Definition: to stiffen, harden, tighten, tense

Quand le médecin te touchera, ne raidis pas tes muscles - When the doctor touches you, don't tense your muscles.

Si tu laisses cette chemise sans la sècher, le tissu va raidir - If you leave this shirt without drying it, the fabric will stiffen.

Related: raide (adj) - stiff, taut, tight; la raideur - stiffness, straightness, tightness; le raidissement - stiffening Related:

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Pronunciation: [ray deer]