incline

• Nom désignant une pente ou une surface inclinée reliant souvent deux niveaux différents, ou une formation géologique élevée.

A noun referring to a slope or a surface that is at an angle, often connecting two different levels, or an elevated geological formation.

1. Elevated geological formationB2formal

   A raised area of land, such as a slope or hill.

   Relief surélevé

   • The hikers climbed the steep incline to reach the summit.
   • The road wound around the rocky incline.
   • The incline of the mountain was covered in dense forest.

   Synonymesacclivityascentgradienthillriseslope

   Antonymesbasindeclinedepressiondescentdiphollowlowlandvalley

2. Sloping surfaceB2formal

   A surface that is at an angle, connecting two different levels.

   Plan incliné

   • The wheelchair ramp is a gentle incline.
   • The driveway has a slight incline leading to the garage.
   • The train struggled to climb the steep incline.

   Synonymesgradegradientrampslantslope

   Antonymesdeclinedescent

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer une tendance, une pente ou une disposition vers une certaine action, une opinion ou une direction.

A verb used to indicate a tendency, slope, or disposition toward a particular action, opinion, or direction.

1. B2formal

   To lean or slope in a particular direction.

   s'incliner / pencher

   • The road inclines steeply towards the mountain pass.
   • The tower inclines slightly to the left.
   • The ground inclines gently down to the river.

   Synonymesanglebendcantleanslantslopetilttip

2. To tend or be disposedB2formal

   To have a tendency or preference for something.

   être porté à, tendre à

   • I incline to believe that he is telling the truth.
   • She inclines towards a career in medicine.
   • The committee inclines to accept the proposal.

   Synonymesbenddisposegravitateleanpredisposetend

3. To bend or bowC1formal

   To bend the head or body forward as a gesture of respect or submission.

   s'incliner

   • He inclined his head in greeting.
   • The servant inclined before the king.
   • She inclined her body slightly to show respect.

   Synonymesbendbowcurtsynodstoop