verb🔗ShareFléchir, céderTo distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression."The thin metal support beam started to buckle under the weight of the heavy roof. "La fine poutre métallique a commencé à fléchir sous le poids du lourd toit.physicsmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe déformer, se tordreTo make bend; to cause to become distorted."The heavy backpack caused the straps to buckle under the weight of the books. "Le lourd sac à dos a fait plier les sangles sous le poids des livres.physicsmaterialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCéder, craquerTo give in; to react suddenly or adversely to stress or pressure (of a person)."It is amazing that he has never buckled after so many years of doing such urgent work."Il est étonnant qu'il n'ait jamais craqué après tant d'années de travail aussi urgent.mindhumanpersonattitudeactioncharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCéder, fléchirTo yield; to give way; to cease opposing."After hours of pressure from his friends, John finally buckled and agreed to go to the party. "Après des heures de pression de ses amis, John a finalement cédé et a accepté d'aller à la fête.actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'atteler à, se battreTo enter upon some labour or contest; to join in close fight; to contend."The students buckled down to their homework after a long weekend. "Les élèves se sont attelés à leurs devoirs après un long week-end.actionwarmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe mettre à, s'appliquerTo buckle down; to apply oneself."To succeed in the project, Sarah buckled down and studied every night. "Pour réussir le projet, Sarah s'est mise à étudier tous les soirs.actionworkachievementattitudeabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBoucleA clasp used for fastening two things together, such as the ends of a belt, or for retaining the end of a strap."The belt's buckle was too big, so I couldn't fasten it securely. "La boucle de la ceinture était trop grande, je n'ai donc pas pu l'attacher correctement.wearitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa brisure d'une huitième filleThe brisure of an eighth daughter."The eighth daughter's buckle was a significant family heirloom. "La brisure de la huitième fille était un héritage familial important.familyheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGondolage, cloquage(roofing) An upward, elongated displacement of a roof membrane frequently occurring over insulation or deck joints. A buckle may be an indication of movement with the roof assembly."The roofer noticed a buckle in the roof over the kitchen extension, suggesting the structure might be shifting. "Le couvreur a remarqué un gondolage dans le toit au-dessus de l'extension de la cuisine, suggérant que la structure pourrait bouger.architecturetechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéformation, gauchissement, pliA distortion, bulge, bend, or kink, as in a saw blade or a plate of sheet metal."The metal saw blade had a noticeable buckle near the handle, making it unusable. "La lame de scie en métal présentait une déformation notable près de la poignée, la rendant inutilisable.materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBoucle, frisetteA curl of hair, especially a kind of crisp curl formerly worn; also, the state of being curled."Her portrait showed her with a cascade of hair, each strand forming a perfect, shining buckle. "Son portrait la montrait avec une cascade de cheveux, chaque mèche formant une boucle parfaite et brillante.appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrimace, moueA contorted expression, as of the face."Seeing the difficult math problem caused a buckle of frustration to appear on the student's face. "En voyant le problème de maths difficile, une grimace de frustration est apparue sur le visage de l'élève.appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBoucler, attacherTo fasten using a buckle."Please buckle your seatbelt before we start driving. "Veuillez attacher votre ceinture de sécurité avant de commencer à conduire.wearactionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe marier, épouserTo unite in marriage."After a whirlwind romance, they decided to buckle themselves together in marriage and start their new life as husband and wife. "Après une romance fulgurante, ils ont décidé de se marier et de commencer leur nouvelle vie en tant que mari et femme.familyritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
