leaning

• Décrit une tendance, une inclination ou une préférence envers une opinion, une croyance ou une direction particulière.

Describes a tendency, inclination, or preference towards a particular opinion, belief, or direction.

1. Inclined or tiltedB1formal

   Departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal position.

   incliné

   • The old tower is leaning dangerously to one side.
   • She noticed the picture frame was leaning against the wall.
   • The tree was leaning after the strong storm.

   Synonymesangledcantedinclinedlistpitchedslantedslopingtiltedtipped

   Antonymeshorizontallevelstraightuprightvertical

• Nom désignant une inclination, une prédisposition ou une préférence pour une action, une croyance ou une direction ; décrit aussi une inclinaison physique ou un écart par rapport à la position verticale.

A noun referring to a tendency, inclination, or preference toward a particular action, belief, or direction; also describes a physical slope or deviation from a vertical position.

1. Inclination to do somethingB2formal

   A tendency or preference to act in a certain way.

   Inclination à faire quelque chose

   • He has a leaning towards helping others.
   • Her leaning is to take the safer route.
   • The committee showed a leaning to approve the proposal.

   Synonymesbentbiasdispositioninclinationpartialitypenchantpredilectionproclivitypropensitytendency

   Antonymesaversiondisinclinationdistaste

2. Natural inclinationB2formal

   A natural tendency or disposition towards a particular thing.

   Penchant naturel

   • She has a natural leaning for music.
   • His leaning towards science was evident from a young age.
   • The artist's leaning is towards abstract forms.

   Synonymesbentbiasdispositioninclinationpenchantpredilectionpreferenceproclivitypropensitytendency

   Antonymesantipathyaversiondisinclinationdistastereluctance

3. Departure from verticalC1formal

   The property of a line or surface that is not perfectly upright.

   Inclinaison par rapport à la verticale

   • The tower has a noticeable leaning to one side.
   • Engineers measured the leaning of the wall.
   • The leaning of the fence was caused by the storm.

   Synonymescantinclinationinclinelistpitchslantslopetilt

4. Deviation from vertical positionC1formal

   The act of moving away from a straight up-and-down position.

   Inclinaison (par rapport à la verticale)

   • The leaning of the tree made it unstable.
   • He corrected his leaning while standing on the boat.
   • The leaning of the pole was dangerous.

   Synonymesanglecantinclinationlistpitchslantslopetilt

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de pencher ou d'incliner le corps hors de la position verticale, ou de s'appuyer sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose pour se soutenir.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending or inclining the body from a vertical position, or relying on someone or something for support.

1. Incline or tiltA2formal

   To bend or move your body from a vertical position toward something.

   S'incliner ou se pencher

   • She leaned forward to hear him better.
   • He leaned against the wall while waiting.
   • The tree leans to one side because of the wind.

   Synonymesanglebendcantinclinelistslanttilttip

   Antonymeserectlevelstraighten

2. Rely or dependB1formal

   To depend on someone or something for support or help.

   S'appuyer sur

   • You can lean on me when you feel sad.
   • The company leans heavily on its sales team.
   • He leaned on his friends for advice during the crisis.

   Synonymesbankcountdependrelytrust

3. Tend towardB2formal

   To have a tendency or preference for a particular opinion or direction.

   Pencher vers

   • The politician leans toward conservative policies.
   • She leans more toward a career in science than art.
   • The jury leaned in favor of the defendant.

   Synonymesfavorgravitateinclinepreferskewtendtilt

Variantes phrasallean againstlean on