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bracing

UK
/ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
US
/ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

Translations

bracingnoun
bracings
pl
contreventementTerme de construction et d’ingénierie.
The engineer added extra bracing to the bridge to ensure its stability.
L’ingénieur a ajouté un contreventement supplémentaire au pont pour en assurer la stabilité.
attelleEn contexte médical ou orthopédique.
The doctor recommended knee bracing to aid the recovery process.
Le médecin a recommandé une attelle au genou pour favoriser la récupération.
préparationPour l’idée de se préparer mentalement à une épreuve.
She took a deep breath, bracing herself for the difficult conversation ahead.
Elle prit une profonde inspiration, dans la préparation à la कठिन conversation à venir.
Additional translations
renfortSens général de renforcement ou d’élément de soutien.
orthèseTerme médical plus technique.
affermissementSens plus abstrait de renforcement de soi.
bracingadjective
more bracing
Comp.
most bracing
Super.
UK
/ˈbreɪ.sɪŋ/
US
/ˈbreɪ.sɪŋ/
vivifiantPour un effet tonique, revigorant, souvent lié à l’air ou au climat.
The bracing sea air was exactly what she needed to wake up and feel alive.
L’air marin vivifiant était exactement ce qu’il lui fallait pour se réveiller et se sentir revivre.
contreventéEn contexte architectural ou technique.
The renovation called for bracing walls to withstand high winds.
La rénovation nécessitait des murs contreventés pour résister à de forts vents.
Additional translations
revigorantSens proche, courant en français.
renforcéSens général de support ou de solidification.
Synonyms
invigorating
refreshing
stimulating
revitalizing
energizing
braceverb

bracing

Gerund

braced
Past Simple
braced
Past Participle
bracing
Gerund
UK
/breɪs/
US
/breɪs/
se préparerSouvent suivi de "pour" ou d’un complément exprimant l’épreuve à venir.
She braced herself for the impact of the bad news.
Elle s’est préparée à l’impact de la mauvaise nouvelle.
étayerPour soutenir physiquement une structure.
He braced the shelf with a piece of wood to prevent it from collapsing.
Il a étayé l’étagère avec un morceau de bois pour éviter qu’elle ne s’effondre.
renforcerPour rendre une structure plus solide ou stable.
The engineers braced the bridge to withstand the heavy traffic.
Les ingénieurs ont renforcé le pont pour qu’il supporte le trafic intense.
Additional translations
revigorerSens figuré, notamment avec l’air froid ou vif.
Synonyms
prepare
strengthen
support
reinforce
steady
Antonyms
unbrace
unfasten
loosen
relax
weaken
destabilize
undermine
unsteady

Definitions

bracingnoun
A structural element used to provide support or reinforcement.
The engineer added extra bracing to the bridge to ensure its stability.
A device, system, or material that holds parts together or in place, especially as support for a weak or injured body part.
The doctor recommended knee bracing to aid the recovery process.
The act of preparing or strengthening oneself for something difficult or challenging.
She took a deep breath, bracing herself for the difficult conversation ahead.
bracingadjective
Invigorating or refreshing, often used to describe something that stimulates or energizes.
The bracing sea air was exactly what she needed to wake up and feel alive.
Providing physical support or reinforcement; strengthening.
The renovation called for bracing walls to withstand high winds.
braceverb
To prepare for something difficult or unpleasant.
She braced herself for the impact of the bad news.
To support or hold steady with or as if with a brace.
He braced the shelf with a piece of wood to prevent it from collapsing.
To make a structure stronger or more stable.
The engineers braced the bridge to withstand the heavy traffic.
To invigorate or refresh, especially by cold or brisk conditions.
The crisp mountain air braced the hikers for the long trek ahead.
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