diagonally

• Adverbe signifiant « en diagonale » ou « en biais ». Décrit un mouvement ou une disposition qui va d'un coin au coin opposé ou qui traverse quelque chose de manière oblique.

An adverb meaning "in a diagonal direction" or "at an angle." It describes movement or positioning that goes from one corner to the opposite corner, or across something at a slant.

1. In a diagonal directionB1formal

   In a direction that is at an angle, especially between horizontal and vertical.

   en diagonale

   • The path runs diagonally across the field.
   • She cut the fabric diagonally to create a bias edge.
   • The chess bishop moves diagonally across the board.

   Synonymesaslantobliquelyslantingly

   Antonymeshorizontallystraightvertically

2. Crosswise or obliquelyB2formal

   In a way that crosses something at an angle, not straight.

   En diagonale

   • The parking spaces are marked diagonally to fit more cars.
   • He placed the picture frame diagonally on the wall.
   • The road intersects the highway diagonally.

   Synonymesaslantcrosswiseobliquely