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    Pentes (en. Slopes)

    /pɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Inclination of a surface, particularly that of a terrain.
    Steep slopes make hiking difficult.
    Les pentes raides rendent la randonnée difficile.
    Edge of a road or path.
    The slopes of roads can be dangerous in winter.
    Les pentes des routes peuvent être dangereuses en hiver.
    The descent or ascent of a surface.
    The slope of the garden is perfectly landscaped.
    La pente du jardin est parfaitement aménagée.

    Etymology

    The word 'slope' comes from the Latin 'penta', which means inclination.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on a slippery slope
    To be losing control or descending into a negative situation.
    être sur la pente glissante
    to gain slope
    To start getting better in a difficult situation.
    prendre de la pente

    Related Words

    inclination
    Action or state of being inclined.
    inclinaison
    declivity
    Steep slope of a terrain.
    déclivité
    ascent
    Action of ascending, also used to describe an upward slope.
    montée

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the slope
    He is on a slippery slope after losing his job.
    Il est sur la pente après avoir perdu son emploi.
    To go downhill
    His career has been downhill since he changed fields.
    Sa carrière est en pente depuis qu'il a changé de domaine.