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upright

UK
/ˈʌp.raɪt/
US
/ˈʌp.raɪt/

Translations

uprightnoun
uprights
pl
UK
/ˈʌp.raɪt/
US
/ˈʌpˌraɪt/
montantEn architecture ou en menuiserie, élément vertical de soutien.
The fence was reinforced with several sturdy uprights.
La clôture a été renforcée par plusieurs montants solides.
piano droitTerme musical pour le piano à cadre et cordes verticaux.
She learned to play on an old upright that had been in the family for generations.
Elle a appris à jouer sur un vieux piano droit qui était dans la famille depuis des générations.
Additional translations
intègreEmploi substantivé, rare, pour une personne honnête et moralement droite.
Synonyms
upright piano
vertical piano
pianoforte
stanchion
post
support
pillar
column
upright post
stand
vertical support
peg
uprightadjective
uprighter
Comp.
uprightest
Super.
UK
/ˈʌp.raɪt/
US
/ˈʌp.raɪt/
droitSe dit d’une position verticale ou redressée.
The statue stood upright in the center of the plaza.
La statue se tenait droite au centre de la place.
intègreSe dit d’une personne moralement droite, honnête.
She is known for her upright character and integrity.
Elle est connue pour son caractère intègre et sa probité.
Additional translations
verticalPour une position ou une orientation physiquement verticale.
honnêteNuance morale générale, plus large et fréquente.
Synonyms
vertical
erect
standing
perpendicular
upstanding
straight
Antonyms
crooked
dishonest
immoral
uprightadverb
deboutPour une posture verticale ou redressée.
The gymnast managed to land upright after the flip.
La gymnaste a réussi à retomber debout après la vrille.
Additional translations
honnêtementEmploi rare, au sens moral.
Synonyms
vertically
erectly
perpendicularly
straight
straight up
on end
uprightly
honestly
righteously
morally
ethically
honourably

Definitions

uprightnoun
A vertical support or structure.
The fence was reinforced with several sturdy uprights.
A piano with a vertical frame and strings.
She learned to play on an old upright that had been in the family for generations.
A person who is morally correct and honest.
He was known as an upright in the community, always standing by his principles.
uprightadjective
Vertical or erect in position.
The statue stood upright in the center of the plaza.
Morally correct or honorable.
She is known for her upright character and integrity.
uprightadverb
In or into a vertical or erect posture.
The gymnast managed to land upright after the flip.
In an honest or morally correct manner (now rare).
He tried to live upright despite the temptations.
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