arched

• Qualifie ce qui a une forme courbée rappelant un arc, comme un pont, un sourcil ou un toit.

Describes something that has a curved shape, like an arch.

1. Curved shapeB1formal

   Having a curved, arch-like shape or structure.

   En forme d'arc, cintré

   • The cathedral has beautiful arched windows.
   • She raised her arched eyebrows in surprise.
   • The garden path leads through an arched stone gateway.

   Synonymesarcuatebowedcurveddomedhunchedvaulted

   Antonymesflatlevelstraightunbent

2. Bent or bowedB1formal

   Bent or curved in a specific direction, often referring to body parts.

   cintré, arqué

   • The cat stretched with an arched back.
   • He stood with his arms arched above his head.
   • Her arched foot left a perfect imprint in the sand.

   Synonymesbentbowedcurvedhumpedhunchedvaulted

   Antonymesflatlevellinearstraight

• Verbe désignant l'action de former ou de courber en forme d'arc, ou de couvrir quelque chose d'une arche, ou encore de s'étendre en courbe au-dessus de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming or bending into a curved shape, or to span or cover with an arch.

1. Form a curveB2formal

   To bend or shape into a curved structure, like an arch.

   Former une arche

   • The cat arched its back when it saw the dog.
   • The bridge arches gracefully over the river.
   • She arched her eyebrows in surprise.

   Synonymesarcbendbowcurvevault

   Antonymesflattenlevelstraighten

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