braced

• Décrit un état de préparation, de soutien ou de renforcement avant quelque chose, souvent utilisé dans un contexte physique ou émotionnel.

Describes a state of being prepared, supported, or strengthened against something, often used in a physical or emotional context.

1. Prepared for impact or difficultyB2formal

   Physically or mentally prepared for something unpleasant or challenging.

   prêt à affronter

   • She stood braced for the strong wind.
   • The team was braced for a difficult negotiation.
   • He was braced for the bad news.

   Synonymesfortifiedpreparedprimedready

   Antonymesunpreparedunreadyvulnerable

2. Supported or strengthenedB2formal

   Made stronger or more stable by adding support.

   renforcé, consolidé

   • The wall was braced with steel beams.
   • The roof was braced against the storm.
   • His leg was braced after the surgery.

   Synonymesbuttressedfortifiedreinforcedstrengthenedsupported

   Antonymesunbracedunsteadyunsupportedweak

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se préparer à quelque chose de difficile ou de désagréable, ou pour soutenir ou renforcer physiquement quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, or to support or strengthen something physically.

1. Prepare for impactB2formal

   To prepare oneself physically or mentally for something difficult or unpleasant.

   Se préparer à un choc

   • She braced herself for the bad news.
   • The passengers braced for a rough landing.
   • He braced his body against the strong wind.

   Synonymesfortifygirdpreparereadysteadysteel

2. Support or strengthenB2formal

   To make something stronger or more stable by supporting it.

   Renforcer, soutenir

   • They braced the wall with steel beams.
   • The workers braced the structure to prevent collapse.
   • He braced his leg against the rock for balance.

   Synonymesbuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upsteadystrengthensupport

   Antonymesdestabilizeundermineweaken

Variantes phrasalbrace up