Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Pencher (en. To lean)

    /pɑ̃.ʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To incline something to one side.
    He leaned his head to listen.
    Il a penché la tête pour écouter.
    To have a preference or inclination for something.
    She prefers chocolate over vanilla.
    Elle penche pour le chocolat plutôt que pour la vanille.
    To move or lean towards a certain point.
    The large tree is leaning dangerously towards the road.
    Le grand arbre penche dangereusement vers la route.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'penchier', which means to incline or bend.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lean towards something
    To have a preference for a particular option.
    pencher pour quelque chose
    to lean forward
    To lean forward.
    pencher en avant
    to lean on a problem
    To analyze or study a problem.
    pencher sur un problème

    Related Words

    inclination
    The action of tilting something.
    inclinaison
    bias
    A preference or a trend.
    biais
    tendency
    An inclination towards a certain behavior or opinion.
    tendance

    Slang Meanings

    To have a weakness for someone or something.
    He has had a crush on her since college.
    Il penche pour elle depuis le collège.
    To partially agree with an opinion.
    I tend to side more with his opinion.
    Je penche plutôt du côté de son avis.