Translations for contractions in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

contraction [Brit kənˈtrakʃ(ə)n, Am kənˈtrækʃ(ə)n] N

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1. contraction (shrinkage):

contraction (of metal, wood)

contraction (of industry, market, sector)

2. contraction (muscular):

contraction MED, PHYSIOL

the contractions have started

les contractions ont commencé

3. contraction LING:

contraction

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contraction (spasme)

contraction LING, PHYS

rétrécissement ANAT, MED (de pupille)

tassement (de l'emploi, des activités)

en retrait (de métal)

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contraction N

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contraction

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rétrécissement de la pupille, rue

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In the afternoon, she began getting contractions and her labour pains started. www.bbc.co.uk

There exist a handful of examples of ring contractions from cyclobutanones to cyclopropanes. en.wikipedia.org

An alternating current having a frequency of 10 kilohertz or greater produces no muscular contractions and does not affect the sensory nerves. en.wikipedia.org

It started with eight franchised member clubs and, through a series of expansions, contractions, and relocations, the league is now composed of 15 active franchises. en.wikipedia.org

There would be feet supports made out of bamboo that a woman can push on during contractions. en.wikipedia.org

The above contractions can appear when the verb follows auxiliary-type syntax as defined in the section. en.wikipedia.org

Like blepharospasm, the frequency of contractions in hemifacial spasm may range from intermittent to frequent and constant. en.wikipedia.org

Increases (or contractions) of the money supply corresponds to growth (or contraction) in interest-bearing debt in the country. en.wikipedia.org

The grave accent was eventually abolished, except in a small number of contractions. en.wikipedia.org

With "omu" and "raisu" being contractions of the words omelette and rice, the name is an example of wasei-eigo. en.wikipedia.org

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