strain

• Nom désignant une force, une pression ou une tension exercée sur quelque chose, ou un type, une race ou une variété particulière au sein d'une espèce ou d'une catégorie.

A noun referring to a force, pressure, or tension exerted on something, or a specific type, breed, or variety within a species or category.

1. Physical injuryB1formalmedical

   An injury to a muscle or tendon caused by overstretching or overexertion.

   Élongation musculaire

   • He suffered a back strain from lifting heavy boxes.
   • The athlete had a muscle strain in his hamstring.
   • Rest is recommended for a minor strain.

   Synonymespulltearwrenchwrick

2. Pressure or stressB1formal

   A state of mental or physical tension caused by demands or difficulties.

   tension, stress

   • The constant deadlines put a lot of strain on the team.
   • She felt the strain of balancing work and family.
   • Financial strain can affect a person's health.

   Synonymesanxietyburdenpressurestresstensionworry

   Antonymescalmeasepeacerelaxationrest

3. Breed or typeB2formalscientific

   A specific genetic variant or subtype of an organism, such as a virus, bacteria, or plant.

   souche

   • Scientists identified a new strain of the influenza virus.
   • This strain of wheat is resistant to drought.
   • Different strains of bacteria respond to different antibiotics.

   Synonymesbreedisolatelineagestocktypevariantvariety

4. Tendency or traitB2formal

   A particular quality or characteristic that is part of someone's nature.

   trait de caractère

   • There is a strain of creativity in her family.
   • He has a stubborn strain that makes him hard to persuade.
   • A competitive strain runs through the entire team.

   Synonymesbentdispositioninclinationstreaktendencyvein

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'étirer, de tendre ou d'exercer une force, ainsi que pour filtrer ou séparer les particules solides des liquides.

A verb used to indicate the act of stretching, pulling, or exerting force, or to filter or separate solids from liquids.

1. Injure by overuseB1formalmedical

   To injure a muscle or part of the body by using it too much or in a wrong way.

   Se froisser (un muscle)

   • He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.
   • She strained her ankle during the marathon.
   • The athlete strained a muscle in his leg during training.

   Synonymesoverstretchpullricktearthrow outwrench

2. Exert maximum effortB2formal

   To try very hard to do something, often using physical or mental force.

   faire un effort intense

   • She strained to hear the conversation from the other room.
   • He strained his eyes to read the small print.
   • They strained to lift the piano up the stairs.

   Synonymesendeavorlaborpushstrivestruggletoil

   Antonymesidlelazerelaxrest

3. Filter or separateB1formalculinary

   To separate solid parts from a liquid by passing it through a sieve or filter.

   Filtrer ou passer au tamis

   • Strain the pasta after cooking it.
   • She strained the tea leaves from the cup.
   • The chef strained the broth to remove the bones.

   Synonymesdrainfilterpercolatescreensievesift