How is the word contractile translated from French to English

English translation
Contractible
adjective

Capable de se rétrécir ou de se resserrer.

Able to become smaller or draw together.

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  • Le tissu musculaire est très contractile. — The muscle tissue is highly contractible.

  • Les ingénieurs ont choisi une armature rétractable pour la tente. — Engineers chose a contractible frame for the tent.

  • Le nouveau tissu est-il plus contractile que l'ancien ? — Is the new fabric more contractible than the old one?

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