poised

• Décrit une personne qui est calme, confiante et qui maîtrise ses émotions ou la situation, ou une attitude pleine d'assurance et de contrôle.

Describes someone who is calm, confident, and in control of their emotions or situation.

1. Balanced and ready for actionB2formal

   Being in a state of balance or equilibrium, prepared to move or act at any moment.

   En équilibre et prêt à agir

   • The cat was poised to pounce on the mouse.
   • The athlete stood poised at the starting line.
   • The company is poised for a major expansion.

   Synonymesbalancedpreparedreadysetsteady

   Antonymesawkwardunbalancedunready

2. Composed and self-assuredB2formal

   Showing full control of one's faculties; calm, confident, and dignified.

   Posé, maître de soi

   • She remained poised and calm during the difficult interview.
   • The speaker was poised and articulate throughout the debate.
   • He handled the crisis with a poised and steady demeanor.

   Synonymesassuredcalmcollectedcomposedconfidentcoolimperturbableself-possessedsereneunruffled

   Antonymesawkwardclumsyflusteredfumblinggauchenervousunsteadyunsure

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de tenir ou maintenir quelque chose en équilibre, ou de se trouver dans un état de préparation ou d'équilibre, souvent immobile.

A verb used to indicate the act of balancing or holding something steadily, or being in a state of readiness or equilibrium.

1. Be motionless, in suspensionC1formal

   To remain still or suspended in the air or in a particular position.

   Resté immobile, en suspension

   • The hummingbird poised in mid-air, its wings a blur.
   • The dancer poised on one leg, perfectly still.
   • The hawk poised above the field, scanning for prey.

   Synonymesbalancefloathanghover

   Antonymesbudgemovestir

2. Prepare oneself for something unpleasant or difficultC1formal

   To ready oneself mentally or physically for a challenging or adverse event.

   Se préparer à affronter quelque chose de désagréable ou de difficile

   • She poised herself for the difficult conversation ahead.
   • The team poised themselves for the final push to the summit.
   • He poised his mind for the shock of the bad news.

   Synonymesbracefortifygirdprepareprimereadysteel

3. Cause to be balanced or suspendedC1formal

   To place something in a state of balance or suspension, often delicately.

   tenir en équilibre

   • The sculptor poised the stone on a thin pedestal.
   • She poised the book on the edge of the table.
   • The acrobat poised a chair on his chin.

   Synonymesbalanceequilibrateholdsteadysuspend

4. Hold or carry in equilibriumC1formal

   To maintain something in a steady, balanced state, often with grace.

   tenir en équilibre

   • The waiter poised the tray of drinks effortlessly.
   • She poised the heavy box on her shoulder.
   • He poised the camera on the tripod with precision.

   Synonymesbalancehoverpositionsteadysuspend

   Antonymesdestabilizeoverbalanceunbalanceupset