Cambremer (en. Cambremer)
/kɑ̃.bʁə.me/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To have a curved posture.
She arches her body when she dances.
Elle cambre son corps quand elle danse.
To modify the shape of an object to make it more curved.
The designer decided to curve the furniture for a modern look.
Le designer a décidé de cambremer le meuble pour un look moderne.
Etymology
From the French 'cambre' which means curvature, combined with the suffix '-mer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a curved back
To have a curved back.
avoir le dos cambré
aesthetic curvature
Reference to a flattering posture.
cambrement esthétique
Related Words
cambre
Curvature or curved shape.
cambre
curvature
The quality of being curved.
curvature
Slang Meanings
To make a silhouette attractive.
She curved her outfit to make a statement.
Elle a cambremer sa tenue pour faire sensation.
To exaggerate a movement to attract attention.
He likes to curve his gestures to appear more theatrical.
Il aime cambremer ses gestes pour paraître plus théâtral.