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    Accroupi (en. Squatting)

    /a.kʁu.pi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Inclined or sheltered position, often with the knees bent and the body bent over.
    He was crouched down to pick up an object from the ground.
    Il était accroupi pour ramasser un objet par terre.
    Refers to a person who is in this position.
    The children were crouched around the fire.
    Les enfants étaient accroupis autour du feu.
    Refers to something that is placed low on the ground.
    The cat crouched on the rug.
    Le chat s'est accroupi sur le tapis.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'accroupir', which means to bend the legs underneath oneself.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be crouched
    To be in a crouched position.
    être accroupi
    crouched like a cat
    To be in a position of waiting or patience, often to act quickly.
    accroupi comme un chat
    to rise from a crouch
    To move from a crouched position to a standing position.
    se lever d'un accroupi

    Related Words

    crouching
    Action of crouching.
    accroupissement
    crouch
    Action of crouching, especially in an animal context.
    crouch
    knelt
    Position of prayer or submission, similar to crouched.
    agenouillé

    Slang Meanings

    Crouched in a moment of vulnerability.
    He thinks he will be crouched by the end of the day.
    Il pense qu'il sera accroupi d'ici la fin de la journée.
    Crouched indicating a defensive posture.
    He remains crouched, ready to react.
    Il reste accroupi, prêt à réagir.