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leaningnoun
leanings
pl
UK
/ˈliːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈlinɪŋ/
Translations
She has a leaning towards classical music.
Elle a un penchant pour la musique classique.
inclinaisonSens physique, position inclinée ou penchée.
The leaning of the old tower was noticeable from a distance.
L'inclinaison de la vieille tour était visible de loin.
Additional translations
penchementPlus concret et moins courant qu'« inclinaison ».
Definitions
A tendency or inclination towards a particular thing or idea.
She has a leaning towards classical music, often attending symphony concerts.
A physical position that is not upright, often slanted or tilted.
The leaning of the old tower was noticeable from a distance.
Synonyms
inclination
tendency
bent
slant
slope
proclivity
predilection
disposition
leaninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈliːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈliːnɪŋ/
Used of objects or beings that are not upright or that incline; functions attributively.
Translations
penchéPour une chose qui n'est pas verticale et qui est inclinée.
The leaning fence looked as if a strong wind could blow it over.
La clôture penchée avait l'air de pouvoir être renversée par un vent fort.
Additional translations
inclinéVariante plus neutre ou technique.
Definitions
Not vertical; slanting or inclined.
The leaning fence looked as if a strong wind could blow it over.
Synonyms
inclined
inclining
tilting
tilted
slanting
slanted
biased
partial
predisposed
disposed
prone
apt
bent
favoring
leanverb

leaning

ing-form

leaned
Past Simple
leaned
Past Participle
leaning
ing-form
UK
/liːn/
US
/liːn/
(UK: leant, leant / US: leaned, leaned)
Translations
pencherPour un objet ou une structure qui n'est plus parfaitement vertical.
The tower leans slightly to the left.
La tour penche légèrement vers la gauche.
compter surAu sens figuré, pour dépendre de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose.
He leaned on his friends for emotional support during tough times.
Il a compté sur ses amis pour un soutien émotionnel pendant les moments difficiles.
pencher pourAu sens figuré, pour exprimer une préférence ou une tendance.
I am leaning toward accepting the offer.
Je penche pour accepter l'offre.
appuyerPour mettre ou poser quelque chose contre une surface afin de le soutenir.
He leaned the ladder against the side of the house.
Il a appuyé l'échelle contre le côté de la maison.
Definitions
To incline or bend from a vertical position.
She leaned against the wall to rest her tired legs.
To rely on or depend on someone or something for support.
He leaned on his friends for emotional support during tough times.
To tend or move toward a particular opinion or course of action.
The committee is leaning towards approving the new policy.
To place or rest (something) at an angle for support; to prop.
He leaned the ladder against the side of the house.
Synonyms
incline
tilt
bend
slant
slope
rest
rely
depend
leannoun
Definitions
A deviation from the vertical; an inclination or tilt.
The tower has a noticeable lean to the left.
The lean part of meat; meat that contains little or no fat.
The chef trimmed away the fat, leaving only the lean for the stew.
A management or production methodology focused on maximizing value and eliminating waste; Lean thinking or Lean manufacturing.
Many startups adopt Lean to iterate quickly and cut unnecessary costs.
leanadjective
Definitions
Thin, especially in a healthy and muscular way.
The athlete had a lean physique, with well-defined muscles.
Lacking in richness, abundance, or fertility; meager.
The soil in the region was lean, making it difficult for crops to thrive.
Efficient and with no waste; streamlined.
The company adopted a lean approach to management, cutting unnecessary expenses.
Containing little or no fat (especially of meat).
They prefer lean cuts of beef for their low-fat diet.
leanproper noun
Definitions
A management and production philosophy focused on continuous improvement and the elimination of waste, often called Lean manufacturing or Lean thinking.
Many global companies have adopted Lean to streamline their operations.
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