Also means
stress
Usage Note
Tension covers physical tension (electrical voltage, mechanical stress) and interpersonal or emotional tension. Tension artérielle means 'blood pressure', a very common medical usage. The expression la tension monte means 'tensions are rising', used in both political and personal contexts.
Examples
"La tension entre eux était palpable."
Natural Translation
The tension between them was palpable.
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