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    Courbée (en. Curved)

    /kuʁbe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a line that is not straight but has a curvature.
    The road is curved in this section.
    La route est courbée dans cette section.
    Applies to objects or surfaces that have a smooth shape without sharp angles.
    She chose a curved table for her dining room.
    Elle a choisi une table courbée pour sa salle à manger.
    In mathematics, describes a function or equation that is not linear.
    The curve of the function is curved.
    La courbe de la fonction est courbée.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'curvatus', past participle of 'curvare' meaning to bend.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    curved upon oneself
    To withdraw or retreat into oneself.
    courbée sur soi-même
    to take a curve
    To make a movement in an arc.
    prendre une courbée
    curved line
    A line that is not straight, usually in a graph.
    ligne courbée

    Related Words

    curve
    Line that bends or curves.
    courbe
    curvature
    The property of being curved.
    courbure
    incurve
    To make curved.
    incurve

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is shy or conforms to social norms.
    She is a bit curved in her decisions, always cautious.
    Elle est un peu courbée dans ses décisions, toujours prudente.
    Used to describe something that does not go straight to the point.
    This forecast is a bit curved; it could be more direct.
    Ce prévoit est un peu courbé, il pourrait être plus direct.