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angle

UK
/ˈæŋɡl/
US
/ˈæŋɡəl/
anglenoun
angles
pl
UK
/ˈæŋɡl/
US
/ˈæŋɡəl/
Translations
The angle between the two walls was exactly 90 degrees.
L’angle entre les deux murs était exactement de 90 degrés.
coinSens architectural ou spatial.
The cat hid in the angle of the room, watching everyone quietly.
Le chat se cacha dans le coin de la pièce, regardant tout le monde en silence.
Additional translations
hameçonSens rare ou vieilli.
angleSens figuré, en journalisme ou en analyse.
Definitions
The space, usually measured in degrees, between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
The angle between the two walls was exactly 90 degrees.
A particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem.
The journalist took a unique angle on the story, focusing on the environmental impact.
A corner, especially an external projection or an internal recess of a building or other structure.
The cat hid in the angle of the room, watching everyone quietly.
A fishhook or the tackle used in fishing.
He fastened the worm to the angle and cast his line.
Synonyms
bend
position
perspective
viewpoint
aspect
slant
turn
corner
angleverb
angled
Past Simple
angled
Past Participle
angling
ing-form
UK
/ˈæŋ.ɡl̩/
US
/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/
Translations
pêcher à la ligne
He spent the afternoon angling for trout in the river.
Il a passé l’après-midi à pêcher à la ligne des truites dans la rivière.
orienterPour présenter ou diriger quelque chose d’une certaine manière.
The politician angled his speech to appeal to younger voters.
Le politicien a orienté son discours pour séduire les jeunes électeurs.
inclinerPour un objet qu’on met de travers ou qu’on oriente.
She angled the mirror to get a better view of the back of her hair.
Elle a incliné le miroir pour mieux voir l’arrière de ses cheveux.
Definitions
To fish with a hook and line.
He spent the afternoon angling for trout in the river.
To move or adjust something so that it is not straight or level.
She angled the mirror to get a better view of the back of her hair.
To present or direct something in a particular way, often to achieve a specific result.
The politician angled his speech to appeal to younger voters.
Synonyms
incline
slope
lean
slant
tilt
angleadjective
UK
/ˈæŋ.ɡl̩/
US
/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to an angle or angled shape, e.g., "angle iron".
Translations
angulaireTechnique, géométrique.
The architect specified angle brackets for additional support.
L’architecte a spécifié des crochets angulaires pour un soutien supplémentaire.
Definitions
forming, relating to, or shaped like an angle; having sharp corners or edges
The architect specified angle brackets for additional support.
anglepast participle
Definitions
Set at an angle; sloping or inclined from a straight line.
The photographer used an angled lens for dramatic effect.
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