Contracted

Translations

contractedverb
contracted
Past Simple
contracted
Past Participle
UK
/kənˈtræktɪd/
US
/kənˈtræktɪd/
Used as the simple past tense and past participle form of the verb "contract".
contractéParticipe passé du verbe « contracter ».
They contracted the virus while traveling abroad.
Ils ont contracté le virus en voyageant à l’étranger.
contractedadjective
more contracted
Comp.
most contracted
Super.
UK
/kənˈtræktɪd/
US
/kənˈtræktɪd/
abrégéSe dit surtout d’un texte, d’une liste ou d’une version réduite.
The contracted version of the novel was much easier to read.
La version abrégée du roman était beaucoup plus facile à lire.
contractuelEmployé pour ce qui relève d’un contrat ou d’un statut sous contrat.
The contracted employees were given specific tasks to complete.
Les employés contractuels ont reçu des tâches précises à accomplir.
contractéSe dit d’un muscle, d’un tissu ou d’une expression tendue, resserrée.
Her contracted muscles indicated she was under a lot of stress.
Ses muscles contractés montraient qu’elle était très stressée.
contractverb

contracted

Past Simple

contracted
Past Simple
contracted
Past Participle
contracting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtrækt/
US
/kənˈtrækt/
se contracter
The metal contracts as it cools.
Le métal se contracte en refroidissant.
contracterSens juridique.
The company contracted with a local supplier for raw materials.
L'entreprise a contracté avec un fournisseur local pour des matières premières.
contracterSens médical.
She contracted the flu after being exposed to the virus.
Elle a contracté la grippe après avoir été exposée au virus.

Definitions

contractedverb
Simple past tense and past participle of "contract."
They contracted the virus while traveling abroad.
contractedadjective
Reduced in size or length; shortened.
The contracted version of the novel was much easier to read.
Having a formal agreement or contract.
The contracted employees were given specific tasks to complete.
Tightened or drawn together; tense.
Her contracted muscles indicated she was under a lot of stress.
contractverb
To make or become smaller, narrower, or shorter.
The metal contracts as it cools.
To enter into a formal and legally binding agreement.
The company contracted with a local supplier for raw materials.
To catch or develop a disease or infection.
She contracted the flu after being exposed to the virus.