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awry in French

awry in French is de guingois, de travers, de traviole — awry means turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.

awry in French

de guingois
adj
Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.
de travers
adj
Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.
de traviole
adj
Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.
inapproprié
adj
(figurative) Wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss, off course
de traviole
adv
Obliquely, crookedly; askew.
de guingois
adv
Obliquely, crookedly; askew.
de travers
adv
Obliquely, crookedly; askew.

What does "awry" mean?

  1. adj Turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.
    "His tie was awry after the long flight."
  2. adv Wrongly; off course; not as planned.
    "Their plans went awry when the flight was cancelled."
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awry in a sentence

  • His tie was awry after the long flight.
  • Their plans went awry when the flight was cancelled.

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What is "awry" in French?

"awry" in French is de guingois, de travers, de traviole. awry means: Turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.

How do you use "awry" in a sentence?

Example: "His tie was awry after the long flight." In French, "awry" is de guingois, de travers, de traviole.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "awry": de guingois, de travers, de traviole, inapproprié.

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