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to brace
01
étayer, renforcer
to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm
Transitive: to brace a structure
Exemples
The engineers had to brace the bridge to prevent it from collapsing during the storm.
Les ingénieurs ont dû étayer le pont pour empêcher qu'il ne s'effondre pendant la tempête.
The crew braced the ship's mast to withstand the strong winds.
L'équipage a étayé le mât du navire pour résister aux vents forts.
02
se préparer, se braquer
to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant
Transitive: to brace oneself for an unpleasant situation
Exemples
She braced herself for the tough conversation with her boss.
Elle s'est préparée pour la conversation difficile avec son patron.
The team braced themselves for the challenging task ahead.
L'équipe s'est préparée pour la tâche difficile à venir.
03
caler, stabiliser
to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
Transitive: to brace sth
Exemples
The athletes braced their feet firmly before the starting whistle.
Les athlètes ont ancré fermement leurs pieds avant le coup de sifflet de départ.
She braced herself against the strong winds, planting her feet firmly in the sand.
Elle s'est arc-boutée contre les vents violents, plantant fermement ses pieds dans le sable.
04
revigorer, tonifier
to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
Transitive: to brace sb
Exemples
The cold water splashed on his face, bracing him for the start of the race.
L'eau froide éclaboussa son visage, le revigorant pour le début de la course.
A strong cup of coffee can brace you for a long day of work.
Une tasse de café bien forte peut revigorer pour une longue journée de travail.
Brace
01
appareil (dentaire)
an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position
Dialect
British
British
02
bretelles
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
DialectBritish
British
03
accolade
either of the two symbols { } used especially in mathematics or computing to show that the items within are connected together
04
paire, couple
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
05
paire, couple
two items of the same kind
06
appareil orthopédique
a support that steadies or strengthens something else
07
étrésillon, contrefiche
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
08
vilebrequin, perceuse à manivelle
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
09
bras, étais
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
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