pose

• Nom désignant une position ou une attitude particulière du corps, souvent prise pour une photo, un tableau ou une performance.

A noun referring to a particular position or attitude of the body, often adopted for a photograph, painting, or performance.

1. Body positionA2formal

   A particular position or attitude of the body, especially for a photograph or painting.

   Position du corps

   • The model held a graceful pose for the portrait.
   • He struck a confident pose for the camera.
   • The yoga instructor demonstrated a difficult pose.

   Synonymesattitudebearingpositionposturestance

2. Pretended attitudeB2formal

   A way of behaving that is intended to impress or deceive others.

   Attitude affectée

   • His concern was just a pose to gain sympathy.
   • She adopted a pose of indifference, but she was actually nervous.
   • The politician's humble pose seemed insincere.

   Synonymesactaffectationfacademasqueradeposturingpretenseshow

   Antonymescandorgenuinenesssincerity

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de présenter ou d'adopter une posture, une attitude ou une question, souvent pour l'effet ou la considération.

A verb used to indicate the act of presenting or assuming a position, attitude, or question, often for effect or consideration.

1. Assume a positionA2formal

   To adopt a particular position or attitude, especially for a photograph or portrait.

   Prendre une pose

   • The model posed for the photographer.
   • He posed with his family for a holiday picture.
   • She posed gracefully on the red carpet.

   Synonymesmodelpositionposturesit

2. Present a problem or questionB2formal

   To create or present a difficulty, threat, or question that needs to be considered.

   poser

   • The new regulations pose a challenge for small businesses.
   • His question posed a serious dilemma for the committee.
   • Climate change poses a significant threat to coastal cities.

   Synonymesadvanceaskconstitutecreatepresentproposeputraisesubmit

3. B1informal

   To pretend to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive.

   se faire passer pour

   • He posed as a doctor to gain access to the building.
   • The spy posed as a journalist.
   • She posed as a tourist to avoid suspicion.

   Synonymesimpersonatemasqueradepersonatepretend