This is the 9252nd most frequent French word.
courbure
Curvature.
Here, 'courbure' refers to the physical bending or shape of the bow.
La courbure de cet arc est parfaitement symétrique.
The curvature of this bow is perfectly symmetrical.
In this sentence, 'courbure' describes a medical condition affecting the shape of the spine.
Cette maladie peut entraîner une courbure anormale de la colonne vertébrale.
This condition can lead to an abnormal curvature of the spine.
The word 'courbure' here is used to denote the visual effect of Earth's curvature as seen on the horizon.