crosswise

• Décrit ce qui est placé ou se déplace en travers de quelque chose, souvent à angle droit.

Describes something that lies or moves across something else, often at a right angle.

1. B2formal

   Lying or placed across something; in a diagonal or transverse direction.

   En travers, de biais

   • The logs were stacked crosswise to create a stable pile.
   • She cut the fabric crosswise to create a bias edge.
   • The crosswise pattern on the tablecloth added a decorative touch.

   Synonymesacrossathwartcrisscrossdiagonalobliquesidewiseslantingtransversaltransverse

   Antonymeslengthwiseparallel

2. Opposing or contraryC1formal

   Characterized by being in opposition or contrary to something.

   opposé, contraire

   • His crosswise remarks during the meeting annoyed everyone.
   • The two parties held crosswise opinions on the matter.
   • Her crosswise attitude made collaboration difficult.

   Synonymesadverseantagonisticconflictingcontrarycounteropposedopposite

   Antonymesparallel

• Adverbe signifiant « en diagonale » ou « de manière à traverser quelque chose en formant un angle droit ». Décrit l'orientation ou la position d'un objet par rapport à un autre, souvent utilisé pour des dispositions physiques ou des instructions de coupe.

An adverb meaning "diagonally" or "so as to intersect something at a right angle." It describes the orientation or position of one thing relative to another, often used in physical arrangements or cutting instructions.

1. Diagonal or acrossB2formal

   In a direction that goes from one corner to the opposite corner; diagonally.

   En diagonale

   • Cut the fabric crosswise for a better fit.
   • The logs were stacked crosswise to create a stable pile.
   • She placed the ruler crosswise on the paper to measure the diagonal.

   Synonymesacrossathwartcatty-cornerdiagonallykitty-cornerobliquely

2. C1formal

   In a manner that is opposite or contrary to something.

   À contresens

   • Their opinions ran crosswise to the majority.
   • The new policy goes crosswise with the company's traditions.
   • His actions were crosswise to the instructions given.

   Synonymescontrarilyconverselyinverselyoppositely

   Antonymeslengthwise