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recline

/rɪˈklaɪn/

Translations

reclineverb

reclined

Past Simple

reclined

Past Participle

reclining

Gerund

/rɪˈklaɪn/

inclinerSurtout pour un siège, un dossier ou un fauteuil.

He reclined the chair to make it more comfortable for the passenger.

Il a incliné la chaise pour la rendre plus confortable pour le passager.

se recliner

She decided to recline on the sofa after a long day at work.

Elle a décidé de se recliner sur le canapé après une longue journée de travail.

Synonyms

lie back

Antonyms

reclinenoun

reclines

/rɪˈklaɪn/

inclinaisonPour la position ou l'angle d'un siège ou d'un dossier.

The recline of the chair allowed him to rest comfortably after a long day.

L'inclinaison de la chaise lui a permis de se reposer confortablement après une longue journée.

reclineverb

To lean or lie back in a relaxed position with the back supported.

She decided to recline on the sofa after a long day at work.

To cause something to lean or lie back in a relaxed position.

He reclined the chair to make it more comfortable for the passenger.

reclinenoun

The act of leaning or lying back in a relaxed position.

The recline of the chair allowed him to rest comfortably after a long day.

The angle or position of a seat, chair, or backrest when it is leaned backward.

Adjust the recline of the car seat to suit your posture.