posture

• Nom désignant la position ou la tenue du corps et de ses membres, ou la manière caractéristique de se tenir ; peut aussi désigner une attitude mentale rationalisée ou, dans un contexte militaire, les capacités en termes de personnel et de matériel influant sur la capacité à mener une guerre.

A noun referring to the position or arrangement of the body and its limbs, or a characteristic way of bearing one's body; it can also denote a rationalized mental attitude or, in a military context, capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war.

1. Body arrangementA2formal

   The position or arrangement of the body and its limbs, especially when standing or sitting.

   Posture (position du corps)

   • Good posture is important for back health.
   • She maintained a straight posture during the interview.
   • His slouched posture suggested he was tired.

   Synonymesalignmentattitudebearingcarriageposepositionstance

2. Characteristic bearingB1formal

   A characteristic way of holding or carrying one's body.

   posture

   • The dancer's elegant posture captivated the audience.
   • He has a confident posture that commands respect.
   • Her military posture was rigid and disciplined.

   Synonymesattitudebearingcarriagedeportmentposestance

3. B2formal

   A rationalized or deliberate mental attitude or stance towards something.

   Posture (attitude mentale)

   • The company adopted a defensive posture regarding the new regulations.
   • His political posture is one of cautious optimism.
   • She took a firm posture on the issue of climate change.

   Synonymesattitudedispositionorientationoutlookpositionstancestandpointviewpoint

4. Military capabilityC1formalpolitical

   The overall capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affects the capacity to engage in warfare.

   Posture militaire

   • The nation's military posture was strengthened after the treaty.
   • They reviewed their defensive posture along the border.
   • A strong naval posture is essential for protecting trade routes.

   Synonymesdispositionpositionpreparednessreadinessstance

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de prendre une certaine pose ou posture, souvent pour l'effet produit ou afin de donner une impression particulière.

A verb used to indicate the act of adopting a particular position or attitude, often for effect or to convey a certain impression.

1. Behave affectedlyB2formal

   To behave in an artificial or exaggerated way to impress others or gain attention.

   Se donner des airs

   • The politician postured for the cameras during the debate.
   • She postured as an expert despite having little knowledge.
   • He tends to posture in meetings to appear more important.

   Synonymesattitudinizegrandstandpeacockposeput on airsshow off

2. Assume a poseB2formal

   To take a particular physical position or stance, often for artistic or photographic purposes.

   Prendre une pose

   • The model postured gracefully for the painter.
   • He postured in a dramatic stance for the sculpture.
   • The dancers postured elegantly before the performance began.

   Synonymesattitudinizemodelposesit