Crispé, ni détendu ni cordial.
Tense and not relaxed or friendly.
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Leurs relations sont tendues. — Their relations are strained.
Elle m'a adressé un sourire tendu et est partie. — She gave me a strained smile and left.
Pourquoi l'ambiance est-elle devenue si tendue ces derniers temps ? — Why has the mood become so strained lately?
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