slant

• Nom désignant une position ou une surface inclinée, ainsi qu'un point de vue, un parti pris ou une interprétation particulière d'un sujet.

A noun referring to a particular point of view, bias, or interpretation, or to an inclined position or slope.

1. Biased perspectiveB2formal

   A particular point of view, especially one that shows a bias or favors a specific opinion.

   point de vue biaisé

   • The article had a political slant that favored one candidate.
   • She gave her report a personal slant to make it more interesting.
   • The news channel is known for its conservative slant.

   Synonymesanglebiasleaningoutlookperspectivepoint of viewprejudicespintwistviewpoint

   Antonymesfairnessimpartialityneutralityobjectivity

2. Inclination or slopeB1formal

   A position or direction that is not level; a sloping line or surface.

   Inclinaison ou pente

   • The roof has a steep slant to allow rain to run off.
   • The path follows a gentle slant down to the river.
   • The picture is hanging at a slight slant.

   Synonymesanglecantgradegradientinclinelistpitchrakeslopetilt

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de présenter des informations ou une situation de manière biaisée ou particulière, ou d'incliner dans une certaine direction.

A verb used to indicate the act of presenting information or a situation in a biased or particular way, or to slope or lean in a direction.

1. Lie obliquelyB2formal

   To be positioned at an angle that is not vertical or horizontal; to slope.

   Être incliné, pencher

   • The old fence slants to the left after years of weathering.
   • The roof slants steeply to allow rain to run off.
   • The handwriting slants slightly to the right.

   Synonymesanglebevelcantinclineleanlistskewslopetilt

   Antonymesflattenlevelstandstraighten

2. Present with a biasB2formal

   To present information or an opinion in a way that favors a particular perspective.

   Présenter avec parti pris

   • The article slants the facts to support the author's political views.
   • The news report was slanted to make the company look bad.
   • He slanted his speech to appeal to younger voters.

   Synonymesanglebiascolordistortskewtwist

   Antonymesbalancecounterbalanceneutralize

3. Incline or bend from a vertical positionB2formal

   To lean or tilt away from a straight, upright position.

   Pencher, incliner

   • The tower slants slightly due to its ancient foundation.
   • She slanted her head to listen more carefully.
   • The tree slants toward the sunlight.

   Synonymesanglecantheelinclineleanlistslopetilttip

   Antonymeslevelstraightenupright

4. Heel overC1formal

   To lean to one side, typically used for a ship or boat.

   Donner de la bande

   • The sailboat slanted sharply as it caught the wind.
   • The ship slanted to starboard during the storm.
   • The yacht slanted dangerously before the crew adjusted the sails.

   Synonymescantcareenheelinclineleanlisttilttip

   Antonymeslevelrightstraighten