English–French

“tense” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tɑ̃dy/

Example

Il est tendu.

He is tense.

Illustration for tendu (tense)

How to say “tense” in French

“Tense” in French is tendu.

A person or scene held tight like a spring, with calm replaced by nervous pressure.

Full entry for tendu: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tendu

Elle était tendue avant le spectacle.

She was tense before the show.

Tips for using tendu

  • With être, tendu agrees with the subject: elle est tendue, ils sont tendus, and elles sont tendues.

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