straight-backed

• Décrit une personne qui se tient ou s'assoit avec le dos très droit et la posture rigide, souvent en impliquant formalité, discipline ou raideur.

Describes a person who sits or stands with a very straight, upright posture, often implying formality, discipline, or rigidity.

1. Having a straight backB1formal

   Describes a person or object with a back that is not curved or bent; upright in posture.

   au dos droit

   • She sat straight-backed in her chair during the interview.
   • The straight-backed chair was uncomfortable but elegant.
   • He maintained a straight-backed posture throughout the long ceremony.

   Synonymeserectramrodstiff-backedstraightunbowedupright

   Antonymesbenthunchedstooped

• Adverbe signifiant « dans une posture rigide et droite, généralement avec la colonne vertébrale tendue et non courbée ». Souvent utilisé pour décrire une manière de s'asseoir ou de se tenir qui traduit la formalité, la discipline ou la raideur.

An adverb meaning 'in a rigidly upright posture, typically with the spine held straight and unbent.' It is often used to describe a manner of sitting or standing that conveys formality, discipline, or stiffness.

1. In a straight-backed mannerB2formal

   With the back held straight and upright, often indicating formality, discipline, or good posture.

   le dos droit, de manière droite

   • She sat straight-backed in her chair during the entire interview.
   • The soldiers stood straight-backed at attention.
   • He walked straight-backed through the room, exuding confidence.

   Synonymeserectlyuprightly