stretching

• Décrit quelque chose qui s'étire ou peut être étendu en longueur ou en volume ; s'emploie aussi pour une tâche ou une exigence difficile ou exigeant des efforts.

Describes something that extends or is capable of being extended in length or scope; also used to describe a task or requirement that is demanding or challenging.

1. Extending in lengthB1formal

   That extends or is capable of being extended in length or width.

   Qui s'étend en longueur

   • The stretching road seemed to go on forever.
   • She wore a pair of stretching yoga pants.
   • The stretching branches of the tree reached across the garden.

   Synonymeselasticexpandableextendableextensiblestretchable

   Antonymescompressingshorteningshrinking

2. Demanding or taxingB2informal

   Requiring great effort or strain; challenging.

   exigeant, éprouvant

   • The final exam was a stretching test of our knowledge.
   • This project is a stretching assignment for the new team.
   • His stretching schedule left him exhausted.

   Synonymesarduouschallengingdemandingexactinggruelingpunishingrigorousstrenuoustaxingtestingtoughtrying

   Antonymeseasylightrelaxingundemanding

• Nom désignant l'action ou la pratique consistant à étirer les membres ou le corps sur toute leur longueur, généralement pour améliorer la souplesse ou préparer une activité physique.

A noun referring to the act or practice of extending one's limbs or body to its full length, typically to improve flexibility or prepare for physical activity.

indénombrable

1. Physical exerciseA2formalsport

   The activity of extending the body or limbs to improve flexibility and reduce muscle tension.

   étirements

   • She does stretching every morning before her run.
   • Stretching helps prevent injuries during workouts.
   • The coach led the team through a series of stretching exercises.

2. Act of extendingB1formal

   The action of making something longer or wider by pulling or expanding it.

   Action d'étendre

   • The stretching of the fabric caused it to tear.
   • Continuous stretching of the rubber band weakened it.
   • The stretching of the canvas required careful handling.

   Synonymesdilationdistensionelongationexpansionextensionpullstraintug

   Antonymescompressioncontractionshorteningshrinking

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'étirer ou d'allonger quelque chose pour le rendre plus long, plus large ou plus souple, ou pour étendre le corps ou les membres.

A verb used to indicate the act of extending or pulling something to make it longer, wider, or more flexible, or to straighten one's body or limbs.

1. Extend physicallyA2formal

   To straighten or extend one's body or a part of it to full length.

   Étirer (le corps ou une partie)

   • She stretched her arms above her head after waking up.
   • He stretched his legs during the long car ride.
   • The cat stretched lazily in the sun.

   Synonymeselongateextendreachstraighten

   Antonymesbendcompresscontractcurlfold

2. Make longer or widerA2formal

   To pull something so that it becomes longer or wider.

   étirer

   • You need to stretch the dough before baking.
   • The elastic band stretched when I pulled it.
   • He stretched the canvas tightly over the frame.

   Synonymesdraw outelongateexpandextendlengthenpull outwiden

   Antonymescompresscontractshortenshrinktighten

3. Extend over an area or timeB1formal

   To cover or reach across a distance or period of time.

   s'étendre sur

   • The forest stretches for miles to the north.
   • The project will stretch over several months.
   • Her patience was stretched to the limit.

   Synonymescontinuecoverextendlastrangereachspanspread

   Antonymescompressconstrictcontractshorten

4. Exceed limitsB2informal

   To push something beyond its normal or reasonable limits.

   dépasser les limites

   • He stretched the truth when he said he had met the president.
   • The budget is already stretched thin this month.
   • Don't stretch the rules too far.

   Synonymesoverextendoverstretchpushstraintax

   Antonymeslimitrestrain

Variantes phrasalstretch alongstretch out