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friction

/ˈfrɪk.ʃən/

Translations

frictionnoun

frictions

frottement

The friction between the car's tires and the road helps it to stop quickly.

Le frottement entre les pneus de la voiture et la route l'aide à s'arrêter rapidement.

frictionsAu sens de tensions ou d’antagonismes entre personnes ou groupes.

There was noticeable friction between the two colleagues during the meeting.

Il y avait des frictions notables entre les deux collègues pendant la réunion.

Synonyms

frictionverb

frictioned

Past Simple

frictioned

Past Participle

frictioning

Gerund

Rare, chiefly technical or medical: “to rub, massage, or apply friction to (something)”

frictionnerS’emploie surtout en contexte médical ou de soin.

The physiotherapist frictioned the patient’s shoulder to ease the tension.

Le kinésithérapeute a frictionné l’épaule du patient pour soulager la tension.

Synonyms

wear (down)

frictionadjective

more friction

Comp.

most friction

Super.

/ˈfrɪk.ʃən/

Used attributively before nouns to indicate relation to friction (e.g., "friction losses")

Additional translations

frictionnelTerme technique et peu courant.

Definitions

frictionnoun

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

The friction between the car's tires and the road helps it to stop quickly.

Conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions.

There was noticeable friction between the two colleagues during the meeting.

The action of rubbing one object or surface against another.

Continuous friction of the rope against the rock caused it to wear out.

frictionverb

To rub or massage (a body part or object), especially to generate warmth, apply ointment, or reduce stiffness.

The physiotherapist frictioned the patient’s shoulder to ease the tension.

frictionadjective

Relating to, produced by, or involving friction.

The engineer measured the friction torque in the gears.