brace (EN)

nom, verbe

nom “brace”

1. attelle
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   The carpenter used a metal brace to keep the wooden beams in place.
2. accolade
   In the code, make sure to close each brace properly to avoid errors.
3. appareil dentaire
   She wore a brace (= braces in the US) for two years to straighten her teeth.
4. doublé
   In yesterday's match, Alex scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

verbe “brace”

1. se préparer
   She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
2. s'appuyer
   She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
3. orienter les voiles
   The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
4. confronter
   The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
5. renforcer
   The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
6. contracter
   She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.