stress

• Nom désignant un état de tension mentale ou émotionnelle, de pression ou de stress, souvent provoqué par des circonstances difficiles.

A noun referring to a state of mental or emotional strain, pressure, or tension, often resulting from demanding circumstances.

1. A2formal

   A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

   Stress

   • She is under a lot of stress at work.
   • Yoga helps me manage my stress levels.
   • The exam period caused him significant stress.

   Synonymesanxietyburdendistresshardshipnervousnesspressurestraintensiontraumaworry

   Antonymescalmeasepeacerelaxationtranquility

2. Physical pressure or forceB1formal

   A physical force or pressure applied to an object or material.

   Contrainte mécanique

   • The bridge was designed to withstand high stress loads.
   • Stress on the metal caused it to crack.
   • Engineers calculate the stress points in a building.

   Synonymesforceloadpressurestraintension

   Antonymesreleaserelief

3. Emphasis in speechB1formal

   The emphasis placed on a particular syllable or word when speaking.

   Accent d'insistance / accent tonique

   • In the word 'record', the stress is on the first syllable.
   • She placed stress on the word 'never' to make her point.
   • Stress can change the meaning of a word in English.

   Synonymesaccentbeatemphasisictus

• Verbe indiquant le fait de souligner ou de mettre en avant quelque chose, ou de provoquer une tension mentale ou physique.

A verb used to indicate the act of emphasizing something or causing mental or physical strain.

1. Emphasize or highlightB1formal

   To give special importance or attention to something.

   souligner, mettre l'accent sur

   • The teacher stressed the importance of regular practice.
   • He stressed that safety is the top priority.
   • She stressed the need for clear communication.

   Synonymesaccentuateemphasizeforegroundhighlightplay uppoint upunderlineunderscore

   Antonymesdownplayignoreminimizeneglectunderstate

2. Cause mental or emotional strainB1informal

   To make someone feel worried, anxious, or under pressure.

   stresser

   • The deadline is really stressing me out.
   • Don't stress about the exam; you've prepared well.
   • Work problems are stressing him lately.

   Synonymesburdendistressoverwhelmpressurestraintaxupsetworry

   Antonymescalmrelaxsoothe

3. Pronounce with emphasisB2formal

   To pronounce a syllable or word with greater force or loudness.

   Accentuer (une syllabe, un mot)

   • In the word 'record', you stress the first syllable when it's a noun.
   • You should stress the second syllable in 'hotel'.
   • She stressed the word 'never' to make her point clear.

   Synonymesaccentaccentuateemphasize