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    Horizontalement (en. Horizontally)

    /ɔʁizɔ̃taləmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Which indicates a disposition or direction parallel to the horizon.
    The lines were drawn horizontally on the page.
    Les lignes étaient dessinées horizontalement sur la page.
    In opposition to vertically, that is, in a flat or sideways manner.
    The painting was hung horizontally on the wall.
    Le tableau était accroché horizontalement au mur.
    Which is positioned in a horizontal plane.
    The windows were aligned horizontally.
    Les fenêtres étaient alignées horizontalement.

    Etymology

    Formed from 'horizontal' with the suffix '-ly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    place horizontally
    To put something in a flat position.
    placer horizontalement
    draw horizontally
    To draw a line in the horizontal direction.
    tracer horizontalement
    look horizontally
    To look in a direction parallel to the ground.
    voir horizontalement

    Related Words

    horizontal
    Which is in the plane of the horizon.
    horizontal
    vertical
    Which stands perpendicular to the ground.
    vertical
    plane
    A surface that is flat.
    plan

    Slang Meanings

    Used to indicate a resting position.
    He decided to lie horizontally on the couch after work.
    Il a décidé de se mettre horizontalement sur le canapé après le travail.
    Can refer to a relaxed attitude.
    We spent the evening discussing horizontally on the terrace.
    Nous avons passé la soirée à discuter horizontalement sur la terrasse.