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Verbes de Mouvement - Verbes pour les changements de posture du corps

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques verbes anglais faisant référence aux changements de posture du corps, tels que « stand », « bow » et « lean ».

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to stand
[verbe]

to rise up onto one's feet, typically from a seated or lying position, and support oneself in an upright position

se lever, se tenir debout

se lever, se tenir debout

Ex: When the elderly gentleman entered the room , the young attendees stood to offer him a seat .

to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position

être debout

être debout

Ex: By the time I reached the door, they had already stood up.
to get up
[verbe]

to get on our feet and stand up

se lever

se lever

Ex: Despite the fatigue, they got up to dance when their favorite song played.
to bow
[verbe]

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

faire une révérence

faire une révérence

Ex: In the dojo , students were taught not only how to fight but also how bow as a mark of mutual respect .
to squat
[verbe]

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

s'accroupir

s'accroupir

Ex: During the camping trip , they squat by the fire to cook their meals as there were no chairs available .
to scooch
[verbe]

to crouch or squat down slightly

se baisser, se mettre un peu à l'écart

se baisser, se mettre un peu à l'écart

Ex: During the picnic, they scooched down on the blanket to enjoy the view of the sunset.
to hunker
[verbe]

to squat down low, or sit on one's haunches in a relaxed or stable position

s'accroupir, s'assoir sur ses talons

s'accroupir, s'assoir sur ses talons

Ex: The baseball hunkered behind the plate , ready for the pitcher 's throw .
to crouch
[verbe]

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

s'accroupir, se tapir

s'accroupir, se tapir

Ex: They crouching in the bushes , observing the wildlife .
to kneel
[verbe]

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

s'agenouiller

s'agenouiller

Ex: In traditional weddings , the bride and groom kneel at the altar during certain rituals .
to stoop
[verbe]

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

se baisser, se voûter

se baisser, se voûter

Ex: In the cramped attic , the explorer stoop to navigate through the narrow space .
to duck
[verbe]

to lower the head or body quickly as a gesture of avoidance or to avoid being hit

baisser, se baisser

baisser, se baisser

Ex: The comedian pretended to throw an imaginary object into the audience, making everyone duck in surprise.
to lean
[verbe]

to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support

pencher

pencher

Ex: The teenager leaned on the fence, engrossed in a conversation with a friend.
to hunch
[verbe]

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

se recroqueviller

se recroqueviller

Ex: In the haunted house , hunched in fear as unexpected sounds echoed through the dark corridors .
to slump
[verbe]

to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.

s'avachir, s'affaler

s'avachir, s'affaler

Ex: The toddler , worn out from playingslumped onto the floor and dozed off for a nap .
to sit
[verbe]

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

s’asseoir

s’asseoir

Ex: She found a bench sat there to rest .
to flop
[verbe]

to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

s'effondrer, tomber lourdement

s'effondrer, tomber lourdement

Ex: After finishing the challenging project , the team flopped into their chairs , relieved that it was complete .
to flump
[verbe]

to fall or sit down heavily, often with a soft or muffled sound

s'affaler, s'affaisser

s'affaler, s'affaisser

Ex: The cat flumped onto the cushion , enjoying a lazy afternoon nap .

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

jambes écartées, être à califourchon

jambes écartées, être à califourchon

Ex: During the camping trip , the campers straddled their folding chairs around the bonfire .

to sit or stand with one leg on either side of

enfourcher

enfourcher

Ex: The fearless bestrode two galloping horses , showcasing an incredible feat of agility .
to curl up
[verbe]

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

se recroqueviller, se pelotonner

se recroqueviller, se pelotonner

Ex: The curled up in its favorite spot , seeking solace after a tiring day of play .

to bend over typically as a reaction to laughter or pain

se plier en deux, doubler en se pliant

se plier en deux, doubler en se pliant

Ex: After the unexpected punch , the boxer double up in pain .
to lie
[verbe]

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

s'allonger, être couché

s'allonger, être couché

Ex: After the exhausting workout , it felt wonderful lie on the yoga mat and stretch .
to recline
[verbe]

to bend the upper body backwards

s'incliner

s'incliner

Ex: reclined on the beach chair , soaking up the sun and listening to the sound of the waves .
to sprawl
[verbe]

to spread out one's limbs in a relaxed manner while sitting, falling, etc.

s'étendre, s'étaler

s'étendre, s'étaler

Ex: As the children played on the beach , they sprawled in the sand , building castles .
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