bareback

• Décrit une action effectuée sans protection ni restriction ; utilisé dans des contextes spécifiques comme l'équitation (sans selle) ou, plus couramment aujourd'hui, dans un contexte sexuel (sans préservatif).

Describes an action performed without a protective covering or restraint; often used in specific contexts such as horse riding (without a saddle) or, more commonly in modern usage, in a sexual context (without a condom).

1. Riding without a saddleB2formal

   Riding a horse without using a saddle.

   Monter à cru

   • The cowboy rode bareback across the field.
   • She prefers to ride bareback for better balance.
   • He learned to ride bareback as a child.

   Synonymesbarebackedunsaddled

   Antonymessaddled

2. Without protectionC1informal

   Engaging in an activity without the usual protective gear or barrier.

   Sans protection

   • They decided to go bareback on the hike, without any safety ropes.
   • The mechanic worked bareback on the engine, ignoring safety gloves.
   • He went bareback into the negotiation without any legal advice.

   Synonymesbarerawunprotected

   Antonymesguardedprotectedsafe

• Adverbe signifiant 'sans selle' en équitation, ou, dans un usage informel moderne plus courant, 'sans préservatif' lors d'un rapport sexuel. Ce dernier emploi est considéré comme vulgaire et souvent utilisé dans des contextes explicites.

An adverb meaning 'without a saddle' when referring to horseback riding, or more commonly in modern informal usage, 'without a condom' when referring to sexual intercourse. The latter usage is considered vulgar and is often used in explicit contexts.

1. Riding without a saddleB2formal

   To ride a horse without using a saddle.

   À cru

   • She learned to ride bareback as a child.
   • He prefers to ride bareback for a closer connection with the horse.
   • The cowboy rode bareback across the field.

   Synonymesbarebackedunsaddled