lunge

• Mouvement soudain vers l'avant ou attaque brusque, notamment en escrime : action rapide consistant à faire un pas en avant tout en tendant le bras armé. Peut aussi désigner un geste brusque du corps vers quelque chose ou quelqu'un.

A noun referring to a sudden forward movement or thrust, especially in fencing where it involves a swift attack with one foot forward and the sword arm extended.

1. Sudden forward movementB2formal

   A sudden, aggressive forward movement or thrust, often with the body or a weapon.

   Mouvement brusque vers l'avant

   • The dog made a sudden lunge at the stranger.
   • He took a lunge forward to catch the falling vase.
   • The attacker's lunge was easily dodged.

   Synonymesboltchargedartdashlurchpouncerushspringsurgethrust

2. Fencing attackC1formalsport

   An attacking move in fencing where the fencer extends the front leg and thrusts the sword arm forward.

   Fente (escrime)

   • The fencer executed a perfect lunge to score a point.
   • Her lunge was quick and precise, catching her opponent off guard.
   • He practiced his lunge repeatedly to improve his form.

   Synonymespasspassado

• Verbe décrivant un mouvement soudain vers l'avant, généralement du corps ou d'une arme, comme lors d'une attaque ou d'un exercice physique.

A verb used to describe a sudden forward movement, typically with the body or a weapon, as in an attack or a physical exercise.

1. Thrust forwardB2formal

   To make a sudden, aggressive forward movement, typically with the body or a weapon.

   Se précipiter en avant / Fente

   • The fencer lunged at his opponent with his sword.
   • She lunged forward to catch the falling vase.
   • The dog lunged at the stranger, barking loudly.

   Synonymeschargedartdivelurchplungepouncerushsurgethrust

   Antonymesrecederecoilretreatwithdraw