Angles (en. Angles)

/ɑ̃.ɡl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Geometric figure formed by two rays coming from the same point.

The right angle measures 90 degrees.

L'angle droit mesure 90 degrés.

Measure of the deviation between two lines.

The angle between the two roads is very obtuse.

L'angle entre les deux routes est très obtus.

Point of view or perspective on a subject.

He approached the problem from a different angle.

Il a abordé le problème sous un angle différent.

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

change angle

Addressing a subject from a new point of view.

changer d'angle

blind spot

Non-visible or hidden area.

angle mort

take from a perspective

Analyzing or discussing a subject from a particular perspective.

prendre sous un angle

geo-angles

Angles used in geometry.

géo-angles

right angle

Angle of 90 degrees.

angle droit

acute angle

Angle less than 90 degrees.

angle aigu

Particular vision or perspective on a situation.

Look at it from this angle, it might help you.

Regarde-le sous cet angle, ça pourrait t'aider.

Viewpoint of a debate or discussion.

She took a different angle to discuss this topic.

Elle a pris un angle différent pour parler de ce sujet.