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stress
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. le stress (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
My financial situation is tight and the stress is getting to me.Ma situation financière est difficile et le stress commence à me peser.
b. la tension (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Take in a deep breath and let the stress out.Inspirez profondément et évacuez la tension.
a. la tension (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The stress was so great that the rope broke.La tension était si forte que la corde a cédé.
b. la contrainte (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The engineer calculated the stress on the bridge structure.L'ingénieur a calculé la contrainte exercée sur la structure du pont.
3. (emphasis)
a. l'importance (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
City leaders aren't putting enough stress on education.Les responsables municipaux n'accordent pas suffisamment d'importance à l'éducation.
a. l'accent (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
This word has the stress on the first syllable.Ce mot a l’accent sur la première syllabe.
b. l'accentuation (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Incorrect stress can sometimes change the meaning of a word in English.Une accentuation incorrecte peut parfois modifier le sens d'un mot en anglais.
5. (music)
a. l'accent (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Avoid putting stress on every note. It ruins the phrasing.Évite de mettre un accent sur chaque note. Cela casse le phrasé.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. souligner
The manager stressed that attendance is mandatory.Le responsable a souligné que la présence était obligatoire.
b. insister sur
Helen stressed the importance of teamwork.Helen a insisté sur l’importance du travail d’équipe.
c. mettre l'accent sur
My trainer stresses the importance of regular exercise.Mon entraîneur a mis l'accent sur l’importance d’un exercice régulier.
a. accentuer
Learners tend to stress the wrong syllable in this word.Les apprenants ont tendance à accentuer la mauvaise syllabe dans ce mot.
b. insister sur
In this reading, the narrator deliberately stresses certain key words.Dans cette lecture, le narrateur insiste volontairement sur certains mots clés.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. stresser
My mom is always stressing about something or other.Ma mère stresse toujours pour une chose ou une autre.
Conjugations
Indicative of "stress"
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