Accoudé (en. Leaning)

/aku.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is placed or supported on the elbow.
He was leaning on the barrier, admiring the landscape.
Il était accoudé à la barrière, admirant le paysage.
Refers to a person who supports their body with their elbows.
She remained leaning on her desk for hours.
Elle est restée accoudée à son bureau pendant des heures.

Etymology

From Old French 'acouder', meaning to lean on the elbow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Leaning on
supported on or against something.
accoudé à
to be leaning on a bar
to be sitting or standing while resting with elbows on a bar.
être accoudé à un bar

Related Words

Elbow
Joint of the arm between the humerus and the radius.
coude
To lean
To put one’s weight on a support.
s'appuyer

Slang Meanings

To be weary or tired, to rest.
After a long day, I stayed leaned on the couch.
Après une longue journée, je suis resté accoudé sur le canapé.
To chat informally while leaning on something.
We were leaning on the window, chatting.
On était accoudés à la fenêtre, en train de discuter.