La tension
Example: La tension électrique doit rester stable pour éviter les pannes.
Definition
"La tension" in technology refers to the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit, measured in volts. It represents the force that pushes electric current through a conductor and must remain stable to prevent malfunctions.
Etymology
The term "la tension" originates from the Latin word 'tensio,' meaning 'stretching' or 'tightening.' In French, it evolved to describe the concept of electrical tension, metaphorically relating to the 'stretching' force that drives electric current.
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"La tension" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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