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

I.stiffen [Brit ˈstɪf(ə)n, Am ˈstɪfən] VB trans

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2. stiffen fig resolve, determination:

stiffen

II.stiffen [Brit ˈstɪf(ə)n, Am ˈstɪfən] VB intr

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1. stiffen (grow tense):

stiffen person:

2. stiffen FOOD:

stiffen egg whites:

stiffen mixture:

prendre de la consistance

3. stiffen:

stiffen joint:

stiffen limbs:

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raidir tissu

to stiffen

se raidir tissu:

to stiffen

racornir cuir

to stiffen

se racornir cuir:

to stiffen

se refroidir muscle, articulation:

to stiffen up

prendre blancs d'œufs:

to stiffen

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

I.stiffen [ˈstɪfn] VB intr

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1. stiffen (become rigid):

stiffen a. fig

2. stiffen (become firm):

stiffen

II.stiffen [ˈstɪfn] VB trans

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1. stiffen (make rigid):

stiffen

stiffen collar, cuff

2. stiffen (strengthen):

stiffen

to stiffen the spine of sb fig

3. stiffen fig (make more difficult):

stiffen

4. stiffen (make more severe):

stiffen penalty

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to stiffen

to stiffen the spine of sb fig

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A balanced plan will allow children to get enough activity that they do not stiffen up, but also enough rest that they do not tire. en.wikipedia.org

Stiffening resistance east of the canal proved that only a surprise attack had the possibility of ending in victory. en.wikipedia.org

The two layers would be held together by iron studs, and the structure might be strengthened and stiffened with iron bands. en.wikipedia.org

The chassis frame was stiffened up and the front and rear roll centres raised. en.wikipedia.org

Later, the wool was put into hot water before being used, which shrunk, stiffened, and tightened the wool. en.wikipedia.org

Weakness in hull strength had to be remedied by stiffening and weight cutting. en.wikipedia.org

Shoe counters are used to stiffen the heel area of boots and shoes. en.wikipedia.org

A relatively thick concrete arch was added to each end of the shells to stiffen them further. en.wikipedia.org

Some parts were stiffened in order to further enhance driving performance. en.wikipedia.org

The front was stiffened by 5,000 matchlock men. en.wikipedia.org

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