cramps in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for cramps in the English»French Dictionary

I.cramp [Brit kramp, Am kræmp] N

1. cramp (pain):

cramp

crampe f

to have cramp Brit, to have a cramp Am

avoir une crampe

a cramp in one's foot/leg

une crampe dans le pied/à la jambe

writer's cramp

crampe de l'écrivain

2. cramp souvent pl:

stomach cramps

crampes fpl d'estomac

3. cramp:

cramp, a. cramp iron

crampon m coudé

4. cramp → clamp

II.cramp [Brit kramp, Am kræmp] VB trans

cramp progress, development:

cramp

gêner

III.cramp [Brit kramp, Am kræmp]

to cramp sb's style inf

faire perdre ses moyens à qn

See also clamp

I.clamp [Brit klamp, Am klæmp] N

1. clamp:

clamp TECH (on bench)

valet m

clamp (unattached)

presse f

clamp CHEM

pince f

clamp (for lid)

système m d'attache (pour fermer hermétiquement un couvercle)

2. clamp fig:

clamp

frein m (on à)

a clamp on public spending

un frein à la dépense publique

3. clamp MOTOR:

clamp, a. wheelclamp

sabot m de Denver

4. clamp Brit FARM:

clamp

silo m

5. clamp Am (heavy footstep):

clamp

pas m lourd

II.clamp [Brit klamp, Am klæmp] VB trans

1. clamp TECH two parts:

clamp

cramponner

clamp (at bench)

fixer [qc] à l'aide d'un valet (onto à)

2. clamp (clench):

clamp jaw, teeth

serrer

a pipe clamped between his teeth

une pipe serrée entre les dents

his jaws were clamped shut

il serrait les mâchoires

3. clamp MOTOR:

clamp, a. wheelclamp car

mettre un sabot de Denver à

4. clamp Am (tread heavily):

clamp

marcher d'un pas lourd

writer's cramp N

writer's cramp

crampe f de l'écrivain

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spasmodic coughing, cramp

spasmodique

the cramps are causing me a lot of pain

les crampes me font très mal

Translations for cramps in the French»English Dictionary

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crampe

cramp

avoir une crampe à la jambe

to have cramp in one's leg Brit

avoir une crampe à la jambe

to have a cramp in one's leg Am

des crampes

cramp

crampes d'estomac

stomach cramps

davier

cramp

crampon

cramp (iron), clamp

sergent

cramp

ancre (dans le bâtiment)

cramp-iron

ancrer bâtiment

to cramp

cramps in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for cramps in the English»French Dictionary

I.cramp [kræmp] VB trans

cramp

gêner

Phrases:

to (rather) cramp sb's style iron hum inf

faire perdre les moyens à qn

II.cramp [kræmp] N Brit, Aus

cramp

crampe f

Translations for cramps in the French»English Dictionary

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crampe

cramp

cramps Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to (rather) cramp sb's style iron hum inf

faire perdre les moyens à qn

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within eight to 72 hours.

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It is also used to treat nighttime leg cramps, and has been investigated for its effect against migraine.

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It may also help to clear acne, decrease cramps, and reduce PMS symptoms.

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Cramps can occur when muscles are unable to relax properly due to myosin fibers not fully detaching from actin filaments.

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The tremendous struggle of trying to keep the car under control, caused him to have muscle cramps and fever.

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They include gangrene of the extremities such as toes, fingers, lips and tip of the nose; fever; muscle cramps; seizures; lymph gland swelling.

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Regular physical activity may limit the severity of uterine cramps.

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In rare cases, it might trigger allergic reactions and result in respiratory troubles (in asthmatics) or fast-acting involuntary muscle cramps.

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The copper IUD can also increase cramps during a womans period.

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Bark and leaves were used to treat stomachaches, cramps, skin ailments, and sore throats.

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