shoulder

• Partie du corps reliant le bras au tronc; par extension, partie saillante ou supérieure d'un objet, ou bord d'une route.

A noun referring to the joint or part of the body connecting the arm to the torso, or a similar projecting part of an object.

1. Body partA1formal

   The joint connecting the arm to the torso, or the area around it.

   épaule

   • He carried the heavy bag on his shoulder.
   • She shrugged her shoulders to show she didn't know.
   • The doctor examined his injured shoulder.

2. RoadsideB1formal

   The edge of a road, typically unpaved, where vehicles can stop in an emergency.

   Accotement

   • The car pulled over onto the shoulder of the highway.
   • They stopped on the shoulder to check the map.
   • The driver parked on the shoulder to change a tire.

   Synonymesroadsidevergewayside

3. Responsibility or burdenB2informal

   A figurative weight or responsibility that one carries.

   Fardeau, responsabilité

   • The success of the project rests on his shoulders.
   • She has a heavy shoulder of family expectations.
   • He took the blame on his shoulders for the team's failure.

   Synonymesburdenchargecrossdutyloadonusresponsibilityweight

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de prendre ou de porter une responsabilité, un fardeau ou une tâche, ainsi que l'action de pousser physiquement avec l'épaule.

A verb used to indicate the act of accepting or bearing a responsibility, burden, or task, or physically pushing with the shoulder.

1. Accept responsibilityB2formal

   To take on or accept a burden, responsibility, or duty.

   Assumer (une responsabilité)

   • She shouldered the blame for the team's failure.
   • He shouldered the responsibility of caring for his younger siblings.
   • The manager shouldered the task of reorganizing the department.

   Synonymesacceptassumebearcarryembracetake onundertake

   Antonymesavoiddeclinedodgeevaderefuseshirk

2. Push with shoulderB2informal

   To push or force one's way through a crowd or obstacle using the shoulder.

   pousser avec l'épaule

   • He shouldered his way through the crowded market.
   • She shouldered past the reporters to get to the car.
   • The guard shouldered the door open to let them through.

   Synonymesbargeelbowjostlepushshovethrust

Variantes phrasalshoulder in