tilted

• Décrit quelque chose d'incliné, de biaisé ou de déséquilibré ; peut aussi se rapporter à un point de vue partial ou non neutre.

Describes something that is slanted, leaning, or not level; can also refer to a biased or unbalanced perspective.

1. Slanted or leaningB1formal

   Positioned at an angle; not level or straight.

   incliné

   • The picture on the wall is tilted to the left.
   • The tower is slightly tilted due to the earthquake.
   • He adjusted the tilted mirror to see better.

   Synonymesangledaskewcantedinclinedleaningobliqueskewedslantedslopingtipped

   Antonymesevenhorizontallevelstraightuprightvertical

2. Biased or unbalancedB2informal

   Having a preference or prejudice; not impartial.

   partiel, biaisé

   • The article had a tilted perspective on the issue.
   • His opinion is tilted in favor of the new policy.
   • The judge's decision seemed tilted towards the defendant.

   Synonymesinequitableone-sidedpartialpartisanprejudicedskewedslantedunbalancedunfair

   Antonymesbalancedfairimpartialneutralobjectiveunbiased

• 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