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    Courbé (en. Curve)

    /kuʁ.be/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having a rounded or slanted shape.
    The road follows a curved path.
    La route suit une trajectoire courbée.
    That is bent or deformed.
    He has a curved back from working.
    Il a un dos courbé à force de travailler.
    In mathematics, refers to a function that exhibits irregular variations.
    The curve of this function is curved.
    La courbe de cette fonction est courbée.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    demand curve
    Graphical representation of the relationship between the price and quantity of a good.
    courbe de la demande
    learning curve
    Graphical representation of learning progress over time.
    courbe d'apprentissage
    to create a curve
    To modify one's trajectory through a rounded movement.
    faire une courbe

    Related Words

    to bend
    Bending or inclination of something.
    courber
    curvature
    Measurement of the curvature of a line or surface.
    courbure
    arc
    Section of a curve, often used to refer to a specific curve.
    arc

    Slang Meanings

    To be subjected to pressure or influence.
    He is always bent under the pressure of his boss.
    Il est toujours courbé sous la pression de son patron.
    To have a nonchalant attitude.
    He is so laid back that he takes nothing seriously.
    Il est tellement courbé qu'il ne prend rien au sérieux.