cramp

• Contraction soudaine, involontaire et douloureuse d'un muscle ou d'un groupe de muscles, souvent provoquée par un effort excessif, une fatigue ou une déshydratation.

A sudden, involuntary, and painful contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, often caused by strain, overuse, or dehydration.

1. Muscle spasmB1formalmedical

   A sudden, painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle.

   crampe musculaire

   • He got a cramp in his leg while swimming.
   • She woke up with a painful cramp in her calf.
   • Drinking water can help prevent muscle cramps during exercise.

   Synonymescharley horsemuscle spasmspasm

2. Abdominal painB1formalmedical

   Sharp or dull pain in the abdomen, often associated with menstruation or digestion.

   Crampe abdominale

   • She suffers from severe menstrual cramps every month.
   • He had stomach cramps after eating spoiled food.
   • The doctor prescribed medication for the abdominal cramps.

   Synonymesbellyachecolicpangspasmstitchstomachachetwinge

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer une contraction musculaire soudaine et douloureuse, ou pour signifier le fait de restreindre, entraver ou limiter un mouvement, une croissance ou un développement.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing a sudden, painful muscle contraction, or to restrict or hinder movement, growth, or development.

1. Cause muscle painB1formal

   To cause a sudden, painful contraction of a muscle.

   Provoquer une crampe

   • The cold water cramped his legs while swimming.
   • Running too fast can cramp your calf muscles.
   • She cramped up during the marathon and had to stop.

2. Restrict or hinderB2formal

   To limit or prevent something from developing or moving freely.

   entraver

   • The tight budget cramped their plans for expansion.
   • His strict schedule cramped his social life.
   • The small room cramped their ability to work efficiently.

   Synonymescheckconstraincurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitobstructrestrict

   Antonymesfreeliberateloosenrelease