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lateral in French

lateral in French is latéral — lateral means relating to, or situated at, the side of something.

lateral in French

latéral
adj

What does "lateral" mean?

  1. adj Relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
    "The surgeon made a lateral incision along the knee."
  2. adj Unconventional or indirect, especially in thinking.
    "Solving the puzzle required some lateral thinking."
  3. noun (American football) A sideways pass.
    "The running back tossed a lateral to his teammate."
  4. verb (American football) To throw a sideways pass.
    "He lateraled the ball just before being tackled."

lateral in a sentence

  • The surgeon made a lateral incision along the knee.
  • A lateral move at work means changing roles without a promotion.
  • Solving the puzzle required some lateral thinking.
  • The running back tossed a lateral to his teammate.

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What is "lateral" in French?

"lateral" in French is latéral. lateral means: Relating to, or situated at, the side of something.

How do you use "lateral" in a sentence?

Example: "The surgeon made a lateral incision along the knee." In French, "lateral" is latéral.

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