tendue

/tɑ̃.dy/tendre
1.
adjectivefeminineSing

tense

strained

L'ambiance était tendue pendant la réunion.

The atmosphere was tense during the meeting.

2.
adjectivefeminineSing

stretched

taut

tight

Il faut que la corde soit bien tendue.

The rope needs to be very tight.

3.
adjectivefeminineSing

extended

offered

Il a accepté la main tendue de son frère.

He accepted his brother's outstretched/offerred hand.