angle

• Nom désignant l'espace formé par deux lignes ou surfaces qui se rencontrent, mesuré en degrés, ou une manière particulière d'envisager quelque chose.

A noun referring to the space between two lines or surfaces that intersect, measured in degrees, or a particular perspective or point of view.

1. Geometric figureA2formalscientific

   The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect, measured in degrees.

   Angle (figure géométrique)

   • The angle of the triangle is 90 degrees.
   • Measure the angle between the walls.
   • A right angle is exactly 90 degrees.

   Synonymescorner

2. Point of viewB1informal

   A particular way of considering or approaching a situation or problem.

   point de vue

   • Let's look at this from a different angle.
   • She approached the issue from a new angle.
   • The journalist presented the story from an unusual angle.

   Synonymesapproachframe of referenceinterpretationoutlookperspectivepositionslantstandpointviewpoint

3. Fishing angleB2informal

   The act of fishing with a hook and line.

   Pêche à la ligne

   • He went fishing at the lake for some quiet angle.
   • The best angle for trout is early morning.
   • She enjoys angle with her grandfather.

• Verbe signifiant disposer ou manœuvrer quelque chose ou soi-même selon un angle, ou pêcher à la ligne.

A verb meaning to position or maneuver oneself or something at an angle, or to fish with a hook and line.

1. Position for viewingB1formal

   To position or move something into a particular angle or direction for viewing or effect.

   orienter selon un angle

   • She angled the camera to capture the best shot.
   • He angled his body to see around the corner.
   • The director angled the lights to highlight the actor.

   Synonymesaimdirectorientpointpositionslanttiltturn

2. Approach strategicallyB2informal

   To present or approach something from a particular perspective or with a specific intention.

   aborder stratégiquement

   • He angled the conversation toward business opportunities.
   • She angled her proposal to appeal to the investors.
   • The journalist angled the story to attract more readers.

   Synonymesframeorientpositionslantspinsteer

3. Fish with a hookB2formal

   To fish using a hook and line.

   Pêcher à la ligne

   • They angled for trout in the river all morning.
   • He angled from the boat with great patience.
   • Anglers angled for bass near the shore.

   Synonymesfish