Formation générale IELTS (Band 6-7) - Postures et positions

to form or create an arch or curve, often referring to a graceful or curved shape

arquer

to incline or lean in a particular direction

incliner

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

filer

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

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

s'affaler

to settle or nestle closely and comfortably, especially for warmth or affection

se blottir

to bend or position a part of body in a curved or coiled shape

enrouler

to sit, walk, or stand lazily with a downward head and rounded shoulders

se laisser aller

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something

frotter

to move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

s'enrouler

to unwind, release, or straighten something that has been wound into a spiral or twisted shape

dérouler

to support, hold up, or sustain by placing or leaning against a firm or solid structure

soutenir

to place something into a sheltered or hidden position

ranger

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

jamberser

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

s'étendre

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

se pencher

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

s'accroupir

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

se courber