tilt

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : joute entre deux chevaliers à cheval avec des lances émoussées ; action orale contestataire ou désaccord ; légère mais notable partialité ; propriété d'une ligne ou d'une surface de s'écarter de la verticale ; ou inclinaison dangereuse d'un côté.

A noun with multiple meanings: a combat between two mounted knights using blunted lances; a contentious speech act or dispute; a slight but noticeable partiality; the property of a line or surface deviating from the vertical; or a dangerous pitching to one side.

1. Jousting combatC1formalsport

   A combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances.

   Joute équestre

   • The knights prepared for the tilt at the tournament.
   • He was unhorsed during the first tilt.
   • The crowd cheered as the lances clashed in the tilt.

   Synonymescombatjousttournamenttourney

2. Disagreement or disputeB2formal

   A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.

   Dispute, désaccord

   • They had a tilt over the budget allocation.
   • The debate turned into a heated tilt between the two candidates.
   • His comments sparked a tilt with the opposition.

   Synonymesaltercationargumentclashdisputequarrelrow

   Antonymesaccordagreementconsensus

3. Slight biasB2formal

   A slight but noticeable partiality or preference.

   Léger parti pris

   • The article had a tilt towards conservative views.
   • There is a slight tilt in favor of the new policy.
   • His decision showed a tilt towards his own interests.

   Synonymesbiasinclinationleaningpartialitypredilectionpredispositionpreferenceproclivityslanttendency

   Antonymesfairnessimpartialityneutralityobjectivity

4. Slope or angleB1formaltechnical

   The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical.

   Inclinaison

   • The tower has a noticeable tilt to one side.
   • Adjust the tilt of the screen for better visibility.
   • The tilt of the roof helps rainwater drain off.

   Synonymesanglecantinclinationinclineleanlistpitchslantslope

   Antonymesflatnesshorizontallevelverticality

5. Dangerous leaningB2formaltechnical

   Pitching dangerously to one side, as in a ship or vehicle.

   Inclinaison dangereuse

   • The ship developed a dangerous tilt during the storm.
   • The car's tilt on the icy road alarmed the driver.
   • The aircraft's tilt corrected as the pilot regained control.

   Synonymescantheelinclineleanlistlurchslant

   Antonymesbalancestability

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de déplacer ou faire déplacer quelque chose dans une position inclinée, ou pour indiquer une préférence ou une tendance vers quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or causing something to move into a sloping position, or to have a preference or bias towards something.

1. Incline or leanB1formal

   To move or cause something to move into a sloping position.

   incliner, pencher

   • She tilted her head to listen more carefully.
   • The table tilted when he put the heavy box on one side.
   • He tilted the mirror to see his reflection better.

   Synonymescantcareenheelinclineleanlistslantslopetip

   Antonymeslevelstraighten

2. Heel overB2formal

   To lean or list to one side, especially of a ship or vehicle.

   S'incliner / pencher

   • The boat tilted dangerously in the strong wind.
   • The car tilted as it went around the sharp curve.
   • The ship tilted to starboard during the storm.

   Synonymescantcareenheelinclineleanlistslanttip

3. Move unsteadilyB2informal

   To move or shift sideways in an unsteady or unbalanced way.

   Basculement instable

   • The ladder tilted as he reached for the top shelf.
   • The stack of books tilted and then fell over.
   • He tilted on his heels after the sudden stop.

   Synonymescareenlurchreelstaggerswayteeterwobble

4. Charge with a tiltC1formalbritish

   To attack or charge at someone or something, especially in a jousting context.

   Charger avec la lance baissée

   • The knight tilted at his opponent with a lance.
   • They tilted against each other in the tournament.
   • He tilted his horse forward and charged.

   Synonymesattackchargeclashcombatengagejoust