bend

• Nom désignant une courbe, un coude ou un angle, en particulier sur une route, un tuyau ou un autre objet linéaire.

A noun referring to a curve, turn, or angle, especially in a road, pipe, or other linear object.

1. A2formal

   A curve or turn in a road, river, pipe, or other linear object.

   Courbe ou virage

   • The car skidded around the sharp bend in the road.
   • The river makes a wide bend to the east.
   • Watch out for the bend ahead on the highway.

   Synonymesanglearccornercrookcurveturntwistwinding

2. Physical inclinationB1formal

   The act of bending or the state of being bent.

   Action de courber / état de ce qui est courbé

   • The bend in the pipe caused a blockage.
   • He made a slight bend in the wire.
   • The tree's bend was caused by strong winds.

   Synonymesanglearcbowcrookcurvaturecurvedeflectionflexureincurvationturn

   Antonymeserectionstraightness

3. Bend in the bodyB1formal

   A curved part of the body, like the elbow or knee.

   pli du corps

   • She felt pain in the bend of her elbow.
   • The bend of his knee was injured during the game.
   • He rested his head on the bend of his arm.

   Synonymescrookcurveflexure

• Verbe désignant l'action de courber, plier ou changer la direction ou la forme de quelque chose, ou de se pencher.

A verb used to indicate the act of curving, flexing, or changing direction or shape.

verbe irrégulier

1. Change shape by forceA2formal

   To make something curved or angled by applying force.

   Courber (par force)

   • Bend the wire into a circle.
   • She bent the paper to fit it in the envelope.
   • He bent the metal bar with his hands.

   Synonymesanglearchbowbucklecontortcrookcurveflextwistwarp

   Antonymesflattenstraightenunbend

2. Bend bodyA1formal

   To move your body forward or downward from the waist.

   Se pencher

   • Bend down to pick up the coin.
   • She bent over to tie her shoelaces.
   • Bend your knees when lifting heavy objects.

   Synonymesbowcrouchstoop

   Antonymesextendrisestraightenupright

3. Change directionB1formal

   To turn or deviate from a straight path.

   changer de direction

   • The road bends sharply to the left.
   • The river bends around the mountain.
   • He bent his path to avoid the traffic.

   Synonymesarccurvedeviateswerveturntwistveerwind

   Antonymesstraighten

4. Yield or submitB2formal

   To give in or adapt under pressure.

   Céder, se soumettre

   • He refused to bend to their demands.
   • The rules can bend in special circumstances.
   • She bent to the will of the majority.

   Synonymesaccedebowcapitulatecomplyconcededefergive inrelentsubmityield

   Antonymesdefyopposeresistwithstand