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tilt in French

tilt in French is inclinaison — tilt means to lean or slant something, or to be at an angle.

tilt in French

inclinaison
noun
The inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc.

What does "tilt" mean?

  1. verb To lean or slant something, or to be at an angle.
    "She tilted the picture frame until it hung straight."
  2. noun A slant or lean; the angle at which something is inclined.
    "The Earth's axial tilt causes the seasons."
  3. noun A jousting match, or an attempt at some goal or contest.
    "The knights met in a tilt before the crowd."
  4. verb (gaming slang) To become so frustrated after a run of losses that one's play gets noticeably worse.
    "He kept losing hands and started to tilt badly."
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tilt in a sentence

  • She tilted the picture frame until it hung straight.
  • The old barn tilts noticeably to one side.
  • The Earth's axial tilt causes the seasons.
  • The knights met in a tilt before the crowd.

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What is "tilt" in French?

"tilt" in French is inclinaison. tilt means: To lean or slant something, or to be at an angle.

How do you use "tilt" in a sentence?

Example: "She tilted the picture frame until it hung straight." In French, "tilt" is inclinaison.

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