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slope

/sləʊp/

/sloʊp/

slopenoun

slopes

/sləʊp/

/sloʊp/

Translations

pente

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.

Definitions

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."

Synonyms

slopeverb

sloped

Past Simple

sloped

Past Participle

sloping

ing-form

/sləʊp/

/sloʊp/

Translations

être en pente

The path slopes gently down to the river.

Le sentier est légèrement en pente vers la rivière.

incliner

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

slopeadjective

/sləʊp/

/sloʊp/

Used attributively, especially in technical or skiing contexts (e.g., "slope stability", "slope-side lodging").

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms