hunched

• Décrit une posture dans laquelle le dos et les épaules sont courbés vers l'avant, souvent à cause du froid, de l'âge ou de la concentration.

Describes a posture where the back and shoulders are curved forward, often due to cold, age, or concentration.

1. Bent over or curvedB1formal

   Having the back and shoulders bent forward, often due to age, fatigue, or poor posture.

   Voûté, courbé

   • The old man walked with a hunched back.
   • She sat hunched over her desk for hours.
   • He was hunched against the cold wind.

   Synonymesbentcurvedroundedstooped

   Antonymeserectstraightupright

2. Crouched or drawn togetherB1informal

   To be in a position where the body is pulled in tightly, often for protection or warmth.

   courbé, recroquevillé

   • The cat was hunched in the corner, ready to pounce.
   • They were hunched together under the blanket.
   • He hunched his shoulders against the rain.

   Synonymesbentcurledhuddledstooped

   Antonymeserectupright

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se pencher ou de prendre une posture courbée ou arrondie, souvent en relevant les épaules et en baissant la tête.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending or drawing oneself into a curved or rounded posture, often with the shoulders raised and the head lowered.

1. Bend forwardB1formal

   To bend or arch the back and shoulders forward, often due to cold, discomfort, or habit.

   Se voûter

   • He hunched his shoulders against the cold wind.
   • She hunched over her desk while studying.
   • The old man hunched forward as he walked.

   Synonymesarchbowcrouchcurvehumphunkerstoop

   Antonymesstraightenstretch

2. Assume a crouched positionB1formal

   To sit or stand with the back curved and shoulders raised.

   Se voûter

   • The cat hunched down before pouncing.
   • He hunched in the corner to avoid being seen.
   • They hunched together to stay warm.

   Synonymesbendcrouchhuddlehunkersquatstoop

   Antonymesextendstraightenstretchunbend

Variantes phrasalhunch over