sidelong

• Qui est dirigé de côté ou oblique ; se dit surtout d'un regard indirect, non frontal, souvent furtif ou en coin.

Directed to one side; indirect or sideways, often used to describe a glance or look that is not straightforward.

1. Directed to one side (glance)B2formal

   Used especially of glances, directed to one side, often with doubt, suspicion, or envy.

   De côté (regard)

   • She cast a sidelong glance at her rival.
   • He gave a sidelong look of suspicion.
   • The child watched the stranger with a sidelong stare.

   Synonymesaskanceaslantobliquesidewayssidewise

2. Situated at or extending to the sideC1formal

   Positioned at or extending to the side of something.

   de côté, oblique

   • The house had a sidelong wing for guests.
   • A sidelong path led to the garden.
   • The building featured a sidelong extension.

   Synonymeslateralobliquesidesidewardsideways

   Antonymesdirectfrontalhead-onstraight

3. Inclining or directed to one sideC1formal

   Leaning or directed towards one side, not straight.

   oblique, de côté

   • He walked with a sidelong gait.
   • The tree grew at a sidelong angle.
   • Her sidelong posture suggested discomfort.

   Synonymesaskewaslantlaterallistingobliquesidewaysslantingtilted

   Antonymesdirectfrontalstraight

• Adverbe signifiant « de côté » ou « obliquement », souvent utilisé pour décrire un regard ou un mouvement dirigé de biais plutôt que droit. Peut aussi impliquer une attitude indirecte ou soupçonneuse.

An adverb meaning "to the side" or "obliquely," often used to describe a glance or movement directed sideways rather than straight ahead. It can also imply a sense of indirectness or suspicion.

1. On the sideB2formal

   Positioned or directed to one side, not directly forward.

   de côté

   • He glanced sidelong at his neighbor during the exam.
   • She moved sidelong to avoid the puddle.
   • The cat crept sidelong along the fence.

   Synonymescrabwiseedgewiselaterallyobliquelysidewayssidewise

2. With the side toward someone or somethingB2formal

   Positioned so that one's side faces a person or object.

   de côté, en oblique

   • He stood sidelong to the speaker, listening intently.
   • The dancer moved sidelong across the stage.
   • She approached the horse sidelong to avoid startling it.

   Synonymesbroadsidesidewayssidewise

3. To, toward, or at one sideB2formal

   Moving or looking in a direction that is not straight ahead.

   de côté, obliquement

   • He stepped sidelong to let the crowd pass.
   • She cast a sidelong glance at the clock.
   • The car swerved sidelong to avoid the obstacle.

   Synonymesaslantcrabwiseedgewaysedgewiselaterallyobliquelysidewayssidewise

   Antonymesstraight