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    Courbant (en. Curving)

    [kuʁ.bɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is inclined downwards or bent.
    The bending trees leaned under the weight of the snow.
    Les arbres courbants se penchaient sous le poids de la neige.
    Which shows some softness or flexibility.
    His bending behavior was appreciated in the team.
    Son comportement courbant était apprécié dans l'équipe.
    Said of an object that takes an arched shape.
    The bending path follows the course of the river.
    Le chemin courbant suit le cours de la rivière.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'courber' likely derived from the Latin 'curvare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bending the back
    Accepting a delicate or subordinate position.
    courbant l'échine
    bending under the weight
    Being overwhelmed by responsibilities or difficulties.
    courbant sous le poids
    bending under pressure
    Yielding to external pressure.
    se courbant sous la pression

    Related Words

    to bend
    Action of folding something.
    courber
    curvature
    The state of being bent.
    courbure
    bent
    Already folded or inclined.
    courbé

    Slang Meanings

    To be submissive or bent under authority.
    He is so bending with his boss that it seems he has no opinion.
    Il est tellement courbant avec son patron qu'on dirait qu'il n'a pas d'opinion.
    To feel overwhelmed by problems.
    After this day, I really feel bent by all these responsibilities.
    Après cette journée, je me sens vraiment courbant par toutes ces responsabilités.