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hunch

UK
/hʌnʧ/
US
/hʌnʧ/

Translations

hunchnoun
hunches
pl
UK
/hʌnʧ/
US
/hʌnʧ/
pressentimentCroyance ou impression intuitive, sans preuves.
She had a hunch that something was wrong, even though everything seemed normal.
Elle avait le pressentiment que quelque chose n’allait pas, même si tout semblait normal.
bosseRenflement sur le dos d’une personne ou d’un animal.
The camel's hunch was clearly visible as it walked across the desert.
La bosse du chameau était bien visible tandis qu’il traversait le désert.
Additional translations
intuitionSe dit surtout d’une perception ou d’une idée intuitive.
Synonyms
feeling
instinct
gut feeling
inkling
premonition
suspicion
intuition
hunchverb
hunched
Past Simple
hunched
Past Participle
hunching
Gerund
UK
/hʌntʃ/
US
/hʌntʃ/
hausserS’emploie notamment avec les épaules.
She hunched her shoulders against the cold wind.
Elle a haussé les épaules contre le vent froid.
se voûterSe dit d’une personne qui courbe le dos ou adopte une posture ramassée.
He hunched over the desk, trying to read the small print.
Il s’est voûté au-dessus du bureau pour essayer de lire les petits caractères.
Additional translations
se courberPlus général, pour une posture pliée ou recroquevillée.
Synonyms
deduce
infer
guess
intuit
suspect

Definitions

hunchnoun
A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts.
She had a hunch that something was wrong, even though everything seemed normal.
A hump or protuberance, especially one on the back of a person or animal.
The camel's hunch was clearly visible as it walked across the desert.
hunchverb
To bend one's body into a huddled or crouched position.
He hunched over the desk, trying to read the small print.
To thrust or push something forward or upward.
She hunched her shoulders against the cold wind.
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