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arch

UK
/ɑːtʃ/
US
/ɑrtʃ/

Translations

archnoun
arches
pl
UK
/ɑːtʃ/
US
/ɑrtʃ/
The ancient stone arch stood firm despite the passage of centuries.
L’ancienne arche de pierre est restée solide malgré le passage des siècles.
The rainbow formed a perfect arch across the sky.
L’arc-en-ciel formait un arc parfait dans le ciel.
Additional translations
voûte plantaireAnatomie.
Synonyms
bend
curve
arc
span
vault
archverb
arched
Past Simple
arched
Past Participle
arching
Gerund
UK
/ɑːtʃ/
US
/ɑrtʃ/
voûterConstruction.
The architect decided to arch the entrance to give it a grand appearance.
L’architecte a décidé de voûter l’entrée pour lui donner un aspect grandiose.
The cat arched its back when it was startled.
Le chat s’est arqué le dos lorsqu’il a été surpris.
Synonyms
crook
span
vault
bend
curve
archadjective
archer
Comp.
archest
Super.
UK
/ɑːtʃ/
US
/ɑrtʃ/
She gave him an arch smile, hinting at a secret she wasn't ready to share.
Elle lui adressa un sourire malicieux, laissant entendre un secret qu’elle n’était pas prête à révéler.
Additional translations
principalEmploi attributif devant un nom.
Synonyms
curved
arched
bent
humped
vaulted

Definitions

archnoun
A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.
The ancient stone arch stood firm despite the passage of centuries.
A structure forming a curved top on a doorway, window, or other opening.
The grand entrance was marked by a beautifully carved wooden arch.
A curved shape or line.
The rainbow formed a perfect arch across the sky.
The raised curve on the bottom of the foot.
She had to wear special shoes to support the arch of her foot.
archverb
To form an arch or curve.
The cat arched its back when it was startled.
To provide with an arch or arches.
The architect decided to arch the entrance to give it a grand appearance.
archadjective
Playfully roguish or mischievous.
She gave him an arch smile, hinting at a secret she wasn't ready to share.
Cunning or sly; having a knowing or superior air.
His arch comments often left his colleagues feeling both amused and slightly wary.
Chief; principal; of the highest rank, especially when used attributively before a noun.
After years of rivalry, she finally defeated her arch enemy in the championship.
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