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    Angle (en. Corner)

    ɑ̃ɡl

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The space measured in degrees between two intersecting lines.
    The angle formed by the two walls is 90 degrees.
    L'angle formé par les deux murs est de 90 degrés.
    A particular perspective or point of view.
    She examined the situation from a new angle.
    Elle a examiné la situation sous un nouvel angle.
    A corner or edge.
    He was standing at the corner of the street.
    Il se tenait à l'angle de la rue.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'angulus', meaning 'angle' or 'corner'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    obtuse angle
    an angle greater than 90 degrees.
    angle obtus
    acute angle
    an angle less than 90 degrees.
    angle aigu
    to take an angle
    to approach a subject from a certain point of view.
    prendre un angle

    Related Words

    right angle
    An angle of 90 degrees.
    angle droit
    acute angle
    An angle of less than 90 degrees.
    angle aigu
    obtuse angle
    An angle of more than 90 degrees.
    angle obtus

    Slang Meanings

    A perspective on an event.
    Look at it from this angle; it's more interesting.
    Regarde-le sous cet angle, c'est plus intéressant.
    A sarcastic take or approach.
    He took a funny angle on the situation.
    Il a pris un angle marrant sur la situation.