tense (EN)

nom, adjectif, verbe

nom “tense”

1. temps
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   In English, we use different tenses to talk about actions that happened yesterday, are happening now, or will happen tomorrow.

adjectif “tense”

1. tendu
   Before his speech, John felt so tense that his hands were shaking.
2. tendu (physiquement serré)
   The rope was so tense that it felt like it could snap at any moment.
3. tendu (situation chargée)
   The situation was tense as everyone awaited the boss's decision on layoffs.

verbe “tense”

1. tendre
   Feeling nervous, she tensed her shoulders, making them stiff.