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slope

UK
/sləʊp/
US
/sloʊp/

Translations

slopenoun
slopes
pl
UK
/sləʊp/
US
/sloʊp/
The hikers struggled to climb the steep slope of the mountain.
Les randonneurs ont eu du mal à gravir la pente raide de la montagne.
penteEn géométrie et en description du relief.
The slope of the roof was calculated to ensure proper drainage.
La pente du toit a été calculée pour assurer un bon écoulement de l’eau.
Additional translations
inclinaisonPlus technique ou abstrait que « pente ».
jauneInjurieux ; terme péjoratif pour une personne asiatique, surtout vietnamienne.
Synonyms
incline
gradient
pitch
slant
rise
bank
lean
declivity
slopeverb
sloped
Past Simple
sloped
Past Participle
sloping
Gerund
UK
/sləʊp/
US
/sloʊp/
être en pente
The path slopes gently down to the river.
Le sentier est légèrement en pente vers la rivière.
They sloped the roof to allow rainwater to run off.
Ils ont incliné le toit pour permettre à l’eau de pluie de s’écouler.
Additional translations
filerFamilier, surtout dans l’expression « slope off » au sens de partir discrètement.
Synonyms
incline
tilt
slant
lean
bend
slopeadjective
UK
/sləʊp/
US
/sloʊp/
Used attributively, especially in technical or skiing contexts (e.g., "slope stability", "slope-side lodging").
en pente
Skiers liked the slope room because it was close to the runs.
Les skieurs aimaient la chambre en pente parce qu’elle était proche des pistes.
Additional translations
de penteSurtout dans le registre technique.
Synonyms
slanting
slanted
inclined
tilted
tilting
oblique
leaning
canted
raking
diagonal
sloping

Definitions

slopenoun
A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.
The hikers struggled to climb the steep slope of the mountain.
The degree of inclination of a line or surface, often expressed as a ratio or percentage.
The slope of the roof was calculated to ensure proper drainage.
OFFENSIVE • ethnic slur: A derogatory term for a person of East Asian origin, especially Vietnamese.
"Don't call him a slope—it's a racist slur."
slopeverb
To have or take an inclined or slanted direction or angle.
The path slopes gently down to the river.
To cause something to incline or slant.
They sloped the roof to allow rainwater to run off.
British, informal: to depart quietly or furtively, usually to avoid being noticed (often followed by "off").
He sloped off before the speeches began.
slopeadjective
Situated on or directly beside a slope, especially a ski slope; providing direct access to a slope.
They booked a slope room that opened right onto the beginner run.
Relating to the gradient or inclined nature of a surface.
Slope stability analysis is vital in road construction.
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