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askew in French

askew in French is de guingois, de travers, de traviole — askew means not straight; tilted or crooked to one side.

askew in French

de guingois
adj
Turned or twisted to one side.
de travers
adj
Turned or twisted to one side.
de traviole
adj
Turned or twisted to one side.
incliné
adj
Turned or twisted to one side.
oblique
adj
Turned or twisted to one side.
penché
adj
Turned or twisted to one side.

What does "askew" mean?

  1. adj Not straight; tilted or crooked to one side.
    "His tie was askew after the long day at work."
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askew in a sentence

  • His tie was askew after the long day at work.
  • The picture frame hung askew on the wall.

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What is "askew" in French?

"askew" in French is de guingois, de travers, de traviole. askew means: Not straight; tilted or crooked to one side.

How do you use "askew" in a sentence?

Example: "His tie was askew after the long day at work." In French, "askew" is de guingois, de travers, de traviole.

Are there other ways to say "askew" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "askew": de guingois, de travers, de traviole, incliné, oblique, penché.

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