IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Postures et positions

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

arquer, courber

to incline or lean in a particular direction

incliner, pencher

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

filer, se précipiter

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 move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

s'enrouler, tourner

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

dérouler, défaire

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

soutenir, appuyer

to place something into a sheltered or hidden position

ranger, glisser

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

jamberser, se fendre

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

s'étendre, s'allonger

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

se baisser, se voûter

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

s'accroupir, se tapir

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

se recroqueviller

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

s'avachir, s'affaler

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

se blottir, cocooning

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

enrouler, courber

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

avoir le dos rond, être voûté

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something

se pelotonner, se blottir contre