bent

• En anglais britannique, peut signifier malhonnête ou corrompu ; décrit aussi une forte détermination ou une inclination vers quelque chose.

In British English, can mean dishonest or corrupt; also describes a strong determination or inclination towards something.

1. Curved or angledA2formal

   Not straight; having a curve or angle, often used to describe a physical shape.

   courbé, plié

   • The road took a bent path through the hills.
   • He used a bent piece of wire to fix the lock.
   • The old man walked with bent knees.

   Synonymesangledarchedbowedcrookedcurvedhookedtwistedwarped

   Antonymesstraight

2. Determined or resolvedB2formal

   Firmly fixed in one's purpose or intention; strongly determined to do something.

   résolu, déterminé

   • She was bent on finishing the marathon despite the rain.
   • He is bent on becoming a professional musician.
   • The team was bent on winning the championship.

   Synonymesadamantdecideddeterminedfirmfixedintentresoluteresolvedset

   Antonymesindifferentirresoluteundeterminedunresolved

3. Natural inclination or talentB2formal

   A natural tendency, talent, or preference for a particular way of thinking or acting.

   penchant

   • He has a bent for mathematics and logic.
   • Her artistic bent was evident from a young age.
   • The job requires a bent for problem-solving.

   Synonymesdispositionflairgiftinclinationknackleaningpenchantpredilectionproclivitypropensitytalenttendency

4. Grassland or pastureC1formalbritish

   An area of open grassland, often used for grazing or as a lawn, especially in sports like bowling or golf.

   terrain herbeux

   • The sheep grazed on the bent near the river.
   • The golf course had a well-maintained bent for putting.
   • They walked across the bent to reach the old barn.

5. Dishonest or corruptB2informalbritish

   Engaging in illegal or unethical behavior, often used informally to describe a person.

   Malhonnête ou corrompu

   • The bent cop was arrested for taking bribes.
   • He's known as a bent businessman in the city.
   • The deal seemed bent from the start.

   Synonymescorruptcrookeddishonestfraudulentshadyunethicalunscrupulousvenal

   Antonymesethicalhonestprincipledstraightupright

• Nom désignant un talent naturel, une inclination ou une prédisposition pour une activité ou une manière de penser particulière.

A noun referring to a natural talent, inclination, or tendency towards a particular activity or way of thinking.

1. Natural inclination or talentB2formal

   A natural tendency, talent, or preference for a particular activity or way of thinking.

   Disposition naturelle, penchant

   • She has a strong artistic bent and enjoys painting.
   • His scientific bent led him to study physics.
   • The child showed a mechanical bent from an early age.

   Synonymesaptitudebiasdispositionflairgiftinclinationknackleaningpenchantpredilectionproclivitypropensitytalenttendency

2. Type of grassC1formalbritish

   A type of stiff grass used for lawns, especially on bowling greens and golf putting greens.

   agrostide

   • The golf course uses bent grass for its putting greens.
   • Bent is commonly used for high-quality lawns.
   • The bowling green was covered in fine bent.

   Synonymesbent-grass

3. Open grasslandC1formalbritish

   An area of open, unenclosed grassland, often used for grazing.

   Prairie ouverte

   • Sheep grazed on the high bent.
   • The hikers crossed a wide bent before reaching the forest.
   • The old farm was surrounded by rolling bents.

   Synonymescommongrasslandgreenswardleameadowpasturesward

4. Special approach or methodB2informal

   A particular way of doing something or a specific approach to a task.

   Manière particulière, penchant

   • He has his own bent for solving complex problems.
   • The chef's unique bent on traditional recipes made the restaurant famous.
   • She approached the project with a creative bent.

• 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