bow

• Nœud décoratif formé de deux boucles, utilisé pour attacher les lacets ou comme ornement; également, objet ou geste d'arc (comme l'arc d'un archer) dans d'autres sens du mot anglais.

A noun referring to a type of knot with two loops, often used for tying shoelaces or as a decorative ribbon.

1. WeaponA2formal

   A curved piece of wood or other material used for shooting arrows.

   Arc (arme)

   • He pulled back the bow and released the arrow.
   • The hunter carried a bow and a quiver of arrows.
   • Archery competitions require a high-quality bow.

2. Ribbon or knotA2formal

   A decorative knot or ribbon, often used in hair or on gifts.

   Noeud décoratif

   • She tied a bow on the birthday present.
   • Her hair was styled with a red bow.
   • The gift box was wrapped with a beautiful bow.

   Synonymesbowknotknotribbontie

3. Front of a shipB1formal

   The forward part of a ship or boat.

   Avant d'un navire

   • The waves crashed against the bow of the ship.
   • He stood at the bow, looking out at the horizon.
   • The crew gathered at the bow for the captain's announcement.

   Synonymesbeakforenoseprowstem

   Antonymesstern

4. Musical instrument partB1formal

   A stick with horsehair stretched along it, used to play string instruments like the violin or cello.

   archet (instrument à cordes)

   • The violinist moved the bow across the strings.
   • She needs a new bow for her cello.
   • The bow must be rosined before playing.

   Synonymesfiddlestick

• Verbe désignant l'action d'incliner la tête ou le haut du corps vers l'avant en signe de respect, de soumission ou de reconnaissance.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending the head or upper body forward as a gesture of respect, submission, or acknowledgment.

1. Bend forwardA2formal

   To bend the head or upper body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or submission.

   s'incliner

   • The performer bowed to the audience after the show.
   • In Japan, people often bow when greeting each other.
   • He bowed his head in shame.

   Synonymesbendcurtsygenuflectinclinekneelprostratestoop

   Antonymesliftrisestraighten

2. Yield or submitB2formal

   To give in to pressure, authority, or a superior force.

   S'incliner, céder

   • The government bowed to public pressure and changed the law.
   • She refused to bow to their demands.
   • He bowed to the inevitable and accepted the decision.

   Synonymesacquiescecapitulateconcededefergive inrelentsubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

   Antonymesdefyopposeresistwithstand

3. Bend under weightB2formal

   To bend or curve under a heavy load or pressure.

   plier sous le poids

   • The tree branches bowed under the weight of the snow.
   • The shelf bowed slightly from the heavy books.
   • The old bridge began to bow in the middle.

   Synonymesbendbucklecurvedroopgivesagwarp

   Antonymesstiffenstraighten

Variantes phrasalbow downbow out