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    Penché (en. Leaning)

    /pɑ̃ʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is inclined or oblique.
    The painting is leaning against the wall.
    Le tableau est penché sur le mur.
    Figuratively: Which shows a preference for something.
    He has a mindset inclined towards the arts.
    Il a un esprit penché vers les arts.
    Which is unbalanced.
    The leaning tree threatens to fall.
    L'arbre penché menace de tomber.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'pencher', derived from the Latin 'pendere' meaning 'to hang'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lean towards
    To have a preference for something.
    pencher pour
    to examine closely
    To be closely interested in a topic.
    se pencher sur
    to be focused on
    To be in the process of intensely reflecting on something.
    être penché sur

    Related Words

    to lean
    To incline something.
    pencher
    to hang
    To hang something so that it is suspended.
    pendre
    twisted
    Which is not straight or is distorted.
    tordu

    Slang Meanings

    To be in poor shape.
    He is a bit off since his last accident.
    Il est un peu penché depuis son dernier accident.
    To have an unusual preference.
    She has a bit of a tendency towards alternative music.
    Elle est un peu penchée pour les musiques alternatives.