verb🔗ShareFléchir, se déformerTo distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression."The metal shelf was buckling under the weight of the heavy textbooks. "L'étagère métallique fléchissait sous le poids des manuels scolaires lourds.materialphysicsstructurebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFléchir, se déformerTo make bend; to cause to become distorted."The heavy books on the shelf were causing the wooden board to start buckling in the middle. "Les livres lourds sur l'étagère faisaient que la planche de bois commençait à fléchir au milieu.materialphysicsbuildingstructureChat 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 urgent.personmindbodycharacteremotionattitudeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCéder, fléchirTo yield; to give way; to cease opposing."The student, overwhelmed by the difficult exam, felt his resolve buckling under the pressure. "L'étudiant, accablé par l'examen difficile, sentait sa détermination fléchir sous la pression.actionphysicsconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'engager dans un travail ou un concours, se joindre à un combat rapproché, se battreTo enter upon some labour or contest; to join in close fight; to contend."The students, eager to win the debate, were buckling into a fierce argument with their opponents. "Les étudiants, désireux de gagner le débat, se lançaient dans une vive discussion avec leurs adversaires.actionwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe mettre au travail, se concentrerTo buckle down; to apply oneself.""Since the deadline is tomorrow, I need to buckling down and finish this report tonight." "Puisque l'échéance est demain, je dois me mettre au travail et finir ce rapport ce soir.actionattitudeworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBoucler, attacherTo fasten using a buckle."She was buckling her seatbelt before starting the car. "Elle bouclait sa ceinture de sécurité avant de démarrer la voiture.actionweartechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe marier, épouserTo unite in marriage."John and Mary are buckling down to plan their wedding after getting engaged. "John et Mary se marient pour planifier leur mariage après leurs fiançailles.familyritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareL'action de bouclerThe act of fastening a buckle."The child struggled with the buckling of his new belt. "L'enfant luttait pour boucler sa nouvelle ceinture.actionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFléchissement, gauchissementA folding into hills and valleys."The buckling of the old wooden floorboards made walking across the room a little uneven. "Le fléchissement des vieilles planches de bois rendait la traversée de la pièce un peu inégale.geologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFléchissement, ruptureThe action of collapsing under pressure or stress."The bridge's eventual buckling under the weight of the heavy traffic was a disaster waiting to happen. "Le fléchissement éventuel du pont sous le poids de la circulation intense était une catastrophe qui n'attendait que de se produire.actionconditioneventphysicsmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOndulé, boucléWavy; curly, as hair."Her buckling hair cascaded down her shoulders in soft, natural waves. "Ses cheveux ondulés tombaient en douces vagues naturelles sur ses épaules.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBouquinA young male domestic goat of between one and two years."The farmer proudly showed us the buckling he planned to breed next year. "L'agriculteur nous a fièrement montré le bouquin qu'il prévoyait d'élever l'année prochaine.animalageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHareng fuméSmoked herring."My grandfather enjoys a breakfast of toast and buckling every Sunday morning. "Mon grand-père apprécie un petit-déjeuner composé de toasts et de hareng fumé tous les dimanches matin.foodfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
