curve (kœʁv)

noun
/kɜːv/
courbe (courbe)

Signification

a smooth, continuous line that bends without angles
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Traduction de la signification
une ligne lisse et continue qui se courbe sans angles
une ligne lisse et continue qui se courbe sans angles

Phrases d'exemple

The road curved sharply to the left.

La route a tourné brusquement à gauche.
La route a tourne brusquement a gauche.

The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.

Le conducteur a ralenti en approchant de la courbe aiguë dans la route de montagne.
Le conducteur a ralenti en approchant de la courbe aiguë dans la route de montagne.

Expressions d'exemple

ahead of the curve
en avance sur la courbe
en avance sur la courbe

Synonymes

bend, arc, twist, turn, loop, bow
Entrée 1
bend, arc, twist, turn, loop
Entrée 2
bend, arc, bow, turn

Antonymes

straight, line, flatness, straight line, angle, straightness
Entrée 1
straight, line, flatness
Entrée 2
straight line, angle, straightness

Collocations

sharp curve, gentle curve, curve line, curve ahead, curve in the road
Entrée 1
sharp curve, gentle curve, curve line, curve ahead
Entrée 2
sharp curve, gentle curve, curve in the road

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