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    Penche (en. Leans)

    /pɑ̃ʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To incline or lean at a certain angle.
    He leans down to pick up his fallen book.
    Il se penche pour ramasser son livre tombé.
    To tend towards something.
    She leans toward Eastern philosophy.
    Elle penche vers la philosophie orientale.
    To denote a forward or sideways movement.
    She tilts her head to the side to listen better.
    Elle penche la tête sur le côté pour mieux écouter.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'pencher', derived from Latin 'pendere' meaning 'to hang'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to focus on a topic
    To examine or study a subject carefully.
    se pencher sur un sujet
    to lean towards
    To have a preference for something.
    pencher pour
    to retreat
    To withdraw by inclining, often used figuratively.
    battre en retraite

    Related Words

    inclination
    The action of leaning or inclining.
    inclinaison
    tendency
    Orientation or preference towards something.
    tendance
    slope
    Inclination of a surface.
    pente

    Slang Meanings

    To have a penchant for something.
    He has a lean towards extreme sports.
    Il a une penche pour les sports extrêmes.
    To be off balance.
    After a few drinks, she was a bit off balance.
    Après quelques verres, elle était un peu penche.