sideways

• Qualifie une direction, une position ou un mouvement de côté ou latéralement ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour ce qui est indirect, oblique ou non conventionnel.

Describes a direction, position, or movement to or from one side; also used figuratively to describe something indirect or unconventional.

1. At an angleB1formal

   Moving or positioned to one side, not directly forward or backward.

   de côté

   • The crab moved sideways along the sand.
   • He gave her a sideways glance.
   • The car skidded sideways on the icy road.

   Synonymescrabwiselateralobliquesidelongsidewardsidewise

• Adverbe signifiant « de côté, latéralement ou sur le côté » ; décrit un mouvement, une position ou une orientation qui sont latéraux plutôt que dirigés vers l'avant ou l'arrière.

An adverb meaning "to, towards, or from the side" or "with one side facing forward." It describes movement, position, or orientation that is lateral rather than forward or backward.

1. With one side forwardB1formal

   Moving or positioned with one side facing the direction of motion.

   de côté

   • The crab walked sideways across the sand.
   • He slid sideways into the narrow gap.
   • She moved sideways to avoid the falling branch.

   Synonymesbroadsidecrabwiseedgewaysedgewiselaterallysidewise

2. From the side; obliquelyB2formal

   Looking at or approaching something from an angle rather than directly.

   de côté, obliquement

   • He glanced sideways at her to see her reaction.
   • The light hit the object sideways, creating a long shadow.
   • She approached the problem sideways, considering alternative solutions.

   Synonymesaslantedgewiselaterallyobliquelysidewardssidewise

   Antonymesstraight

3. Toward one sideB1formal

   Moving or directed to the left or right.

   de côté

   • The car skidded sideways on the icy road.
   • He stepped sideways to let the cyclist pass.
   • The boat drifted sideways in the strong current.

   Synonymescrabwiselaterallysidelongsidewardssidewise

   Antonymesstraight

4. To, toward, or at one sideB1formal

   Positioned or directed to the side of something.

   de côté

   • The door opened sideways into the hallway.
   • She placed the table sideways against the wall.
   • The sign was mounted sideways on the post.

   Synonymescrabwiseedgewaysedgewiselaterallysidelongsidewardssidewise