Penchée (en. Leaning)

/pɑ̃ʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of leaning or inclined position.
The leaning of the tree gives it a unique appearance.
La penchée de l'arbre lui donne un aspect singulier.
Orientation or tendency towards a certain direction.
His leaning towards classical music is evident.
Sa penchée pour la musique classique est évidente.

Etymology

From the verb 'to lean', derived from the Latin 'pendere' which means 'to hang'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a leaning
to have a preference for something.
avoir la penchée
leaning towards
a tendency or inclination towards something.
penchée vers

Related Words

to lean
To move in a direction, incline.
pencher
slope
Inclination of a surface.
pente

Slang Meanings

To have a marked taste for something.
He has a leaning towards video games.
Il a une penchée pour les jeux vidéo.
To be slightly unbalanced.
This chair has a lean, it is not stable.
Cette chaise a une penchée, elle n'est pas stable.