How is the word contraction translated from French to English

Fait de devenir plus petit ou de se resserrer.

The process of becoming smaller.

noun
English translation
contraction

Examples with “contraction”

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  • Le froid provoque la contraction du métal. Cold causes contraction of the metal.

  • Ses contractions utérines ont commencé à l'aube. Her contractions started at dawn.

  • Le rapport montre une forte contraction de la demande. The report shows a sharp contraction in demand.

  • Chaque contraction utérine durait environ une minute. Each contraction lasted about a minute.

  • La contraction musculaire brûle beaucoup d'énergie. Muscle contraction burns a lot of energy.

  • L'infirmière a demandé quelle était la force des contractions utérines. The nurse asked how strong the contractions were.

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FAQ about “contraction”

How is “contraction” translated from French?
“contraction” translates into English as “contraction”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “contraction” mean?
Meaning of “contraction”: Fait de devenir plus petit ou de se resserrer. In English — “contraction”.
What part of speech is “contraction”?
“contraction” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “contraction”?
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