oblique

• Se dit de ce qui n'est ni direct ni évident ; indique un angle qui n'est pas droit, ou une communication indirecte ou détournée.

Describes something that is not direct or straightforward; often used to refer to an angle that is not a right angle, or to indirect communication.

1. Slanting or inclinedB2formal

   Neither parallel nor perpendicular; at an angle.

   oblique

   • The oblique rays of the setting sun cast long shadows.
   • The artist used oblique lines to create a sense of movement.
   • The roof has an oblique angle to allow for better drainage.

   Synonymesangledaslantdiagonalinclinedskewslantingslopingtilted

   Antonymeserecthorizontallevelparallelperpendicularstraightuprightvertical

2. Indirect or evasiveC1formal

   Not straightforward; deviating from the accepted or proper way; often misleading.

   Indirect ou évasif

   • He gave an oblique answer to avoid the real question.
   • Her oblique comments hinted at a deeper problem.
   • The politician's oblique statements confused the audience.

   Synonymescircuitouscunningdeviousevasiveindirectmisleadingroundaboutshiftysly

   Antonymescandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenstraightforwardunequivocal

• Nom désignant un cas grammatical autre que le nominatif, ou un muscle abdominal oblique situé de chaque côté du tronc.

A noun referring to a grammatical case other than the nominative, or a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso.

1. C1formal

   Any grammatical case other than the nominative, used to indicate objects or other relationships.

   cas oblique

   • In Latin, the accusative and dative are oblique cases.
   • The oblique case often marks the direct or indirect object.
   • Linguists study how oblique cases function in different languages.

   Synonymesobjectiveobjective case

2. B2formal

   A diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso, involved in trunk rotation and lateral flexion.

   Muscle oblique de l'abdomen

   • He did exercises to strengthen his obliques.
   • The oblique muscles help with twisting movements.
   • She felt a strain in her left oblique after the workout.