strained

• Décrit une situation, des relations ou une atmosphère tendues, gênées ou forcées ; peut aussi qualifier quelque chose soumis à un stress ou à une pression.

Describes a situation, relationship, or atmosphere that is tense, uneasy, or forced; can also describe something that has been subjected to stress or pressure.

1. Tense or anxiousB2formal

   Showing signs of stress, worry, or nervousness.

   Tendu, anxieux

   • Her voice sounded strained during the interview.
   • He had a strained expression on his face.
   • The atmosphere in the room was strained after the argument.

   Synonymesagitatedanxiousdistraughtedgyfraughtnervousoverwroughtstressedtenseuneasyuptightworried

   Antonymescalmcomposedrelaxedunperturbedunworried

2. Damaged by overuseB1formal

   Injured or weakened by excessive use or effort.

   froissé par surmenage

   • He suffered a strained muscle from lifting heavy boxes.
   • The athlete had a strained ligament in his knee.
   • She complained of a strained back after gardening.

   Synonymesweakenedworn

3. Unnatural or forcedB2formal

   Not natural or spontaneous; artificial or forced.

   Forcé, artificiel

   • Their laughter seemed strained and insincere.
   • He gave a strained smile to hide his disappointment.
   • The conversation was strained and awkward.

   Synonymesaffectedartificialcontrivedfalseforcedlaboredput-onstiltedunnatural

   Antonymeseasyfluidnaturalrelaxedspontaneousunforced

• 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