supine in French

supine in French is supinal, supin — supine means lying flat on the back with the face turned upward.

supine in French

supinal

adj

Lying on its back.

supin

noun

(grammar, also, attributively) (obsolete terminology) The 'to'-prefixed infinitive in English or other Germanic languages, so named because the infinitive was regarded as a verbal noun and the 'to'-prefixed form of it was seen as the dative form of the verbal noun; the full infinitive.

What does "supine" mean?

adjective Lying flat on the back with the face turned upward.
"The patient was supine on the table with both arms at his sides."
adjective Failing to act or resist when action is called for; passively accepting whatever happens.
"Critics accused the committee of being supine in the face of obvious corruption."
noun In Latin grammar, a verbal noun formed from the past participle stem, used in a small number of fixed constructions.
"The dictionary lists the Latin verb's four principal parts, including the supine."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

supine in a sentence

The patient was supine on the table with both arms at his sides.
Begin the exercise in a supine position with your knees bent.
Critics accused the committee of being supine in the face of obvious corruption.
A supine press asks no difficult questions.

Similar words in French

acquiescent passive spineless

Common French translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "supine" in French?

"supine" in French is supinal, supin. supine means: Lying flat on the back with the face turned upward.

How do you use "supine" in a sentence?

Example: "The patient was supine on the table with both arms at his sides." In French, "supine" is supinal, supin.

Are there other ways to say "supine" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "supine": supinal, supin.

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