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strained

UK
/streɪnd/
US
/streɪnd/
strained out
strained out
strainedadjective
more strained
Comp.
most strained
Super.
UK
/streɪnd/
US
/streɪnd/
Translations
tenduSe dit d’un visage, d’un sourire, d’une voix ou d’une attitude marqués par la tension ou le stress.
Her strained smile revealed her discomfort during the meeting.
Son sourire tendu révélait son malaise pendant la réunion.
forcéSe dit d’une relation, d’une conversation ou d’un comportement qui manque de naturel.
The conversation between the two old friends was strained after their argument.
La conversation entre les deux vieux amis était forcée après leur dispute.
tenduSe dit d’une relation, d’une situation ou d’un lien soumis à une forte tension ou pression.
The strained relationship between the two countries led to diplomatic challenges.
Les relations tendues entre les deux pays ont entraîné des difficultés diplomatiques.
filtréEmploi culinaire ou technique : passé au tamis ou au filtre pour enlever les grumeaux ou l’excès de liquide.
The recipe calls for strained tomatoes to achieve a smooth sauce.
La recette demande des tomates filtrées pour obtenir une sauce lisse.
Definitions
Showing signs of tension or stress.
Her strained smile revealed her discomfort during the meeting.
Not relaxed or natural; forced.
The conversation between the two old friends was strained after their argument.
Affected by tension or pressure, often to the point of being stretched or weakened.
The strained relationship between the two countries led to diplomatic challenges.
Passed through a sieve or filter to remove lumps or excess liquid; filtered.
The recipe calls for strained tomatoes to achieve a smooth sauce.
Synonyms
tense
stressed
strained
taut
tight
nervous
anxious
overworked
Antonyms
relaxed
unstrained
strainverb

strained

Past Simple

strained
Past Simple
strained
Past Participle
straining
Gerund
UK
/streɪn/
US
/streɪn/
Translations
se foulerMédecine/sport : se blesser par effort excessif ou étirement.
He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.
Il s’est foulé le dos en soulevant la lourde boîte.
filtrerCuisine et technique : faire passer un liquide à travers un filtre ou une passoire.
She strained the pasta to remove the excess water.
Elle a filtré les pâtes pour enlever l’excès d’eau.
tendreSens physique : mettre sous tension ou jusqu’à la limite.
The rope strained under the weight of the heavy load.
La corde se tendait sous le poids de la lourde charge.
s’efforcerSens figuré : faire un effort intense ou continu.
He strained to hear the faint sound coming from the distance.
Il s’efforçait d’entendre le faible bruit venant de la distance.
Additional translations
égoutterTrès courant en cuisine quand il s’agit d’enlever l’eau ou un liquide.
Definitions
To force a part of one's body or oneself to make a strenuous or unusually great effort.
He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.
To pour a liquid through a porous or perforated device or material in order to separate out any solid matter.
She strained the pasta to remove the excess water.
To stretch something to its maximum limit or capacity.
The rope strained under the weight of the heavy load.
To make a strenuous or continuous effort.
He strained to hear the faint sound coming from the distance.
Synonyms
stress
tension
pressure
distort
overexert
wrench
squeeze
tighten
strainpast participle

strained

Used predicatively and attributively to describe something showing tension or stress, derived from the past participle of the verb.
Translations
forcéSens d’un visage, d’un sourire ou d’une relation marqués par la tension.
She gave him a strained smile that revealed her discomfort.
Elle lui a adressé un sourire forcé qui trahissait son malaise.
Additional translations
crispéQuand la tension est visible dans l’expression ou l’attitude.
Definitions
Showing signs of tension, effort, or stress; not relaxed or friendly.
She gave him a strained smile that revealed her discomfort.
Synonyms
strained
tense
stressed
forced
constrained
taut
tight
stretched
overstretched
overextended
strained-looking
drawn
strainnoun
Definitions
A force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage.
The strain on the bridge was evident after the heavy trucks passed over it.
A particular type or quality of a plant, animal, or microorganism, especially one that is different in some way from others of the same group.
Scientists discovered a new strain of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.
A state of tension or stress resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
The constant strain of working long hours took a toll on her health.
A melody or tune.
The strains of the violin could be heard from the concert hall.
An injury to a muscle, tendon, or ligament caused by overstretching or excessive effort.
After the marathon he was diagnosed with a hamstring strain.
A particular tendency, quality, or disposition in a persons character or in something such as an argument or style.
There is a strong practical strain in her approach to problem-solving.
straingerund / present participle
Definitions
Applying continuous force or effort; exerting pressure.
The straining engine emitted a high-pitched whine.
strainadjective
Definitions
(attributive) Relating to, measuring, or resisting strain in materials or structures.
Engineers installed strain gauges to monitor deformation in the bridge.
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