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in the PONS Dictionary

contraction [kɔ͂tʀaksjɔ͂] N f

1. contraction (action):

contraction
Zusammenziehen nt
contraction (exagérée)
Verkrampfen nt
contraction de la pupille
Pupillenverengung f

2. contraction (état):

contraction
Anspannung f
contraction (trop tendu)
Verkrampfung f
contraction des traits, du visage
Verzerrung f

3. contraction pl (lors d'un accouchement):

contraction
Wehen Pl
contractions [utérines]
Eröffnungswehen Pl

4. contraction PHYSIOL:

contraction musculaire
Muskelkontraktion f

II. contraction [kɔ͂tʀaksjɔ͂]

contraction de texte
Zusammenfassung f