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    Inclinée (en. Inclined)

    /ɛ̃.kli.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which presents a slope or a decline.
    The road was inclined, making the ascent difficult.
    La route était inclinée, rendant la montée difficile.
    That which is stretched or oriented towards a particular direction.
    She had an attitude inclined towards pessimism.
    Elle avait une attitude inclinée vers le pessimisme.
    Refers to a surface that is not horizontal.
    The painting was hung on an inclined wall.
    Le tableau était accroché sur un mur incliné.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'incliner', based on the Latin 'inclinare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be inclined to
    to be inclined to do something.
    être incliné à
    inclined by fate
    to be touched by luck or fate.
    incliné par le sort
    inclined towards
    to have a preference or a tendency for something.
    incliné vers

    Related Words

    inclination
    Natural tendency or disposition towards something.
    inclination
    incline
    To lean or direct towards another direction.
    incliner

    Slang Meanings

    Inclined as a term in colloquial language to describe a tendency.
    He is always inclined towards adventure.
    Il est toujours incliné vers l'aventure.
    Used to talk about a difficult situation.
    It is an inclined decision, but we have no choice.
    C'est une décision inclinée, mais on n'a pas le choix.