French translation of obliqueness is 
obliquité

Meaning of "obliqueness" in English

"Obliqueness" refers to the quality or state of being oblique, which can imply various meanings such as indirectness, deviation from a straight line, or not being explicit or straightforward in communication. In geometric terms, it describes a slanting or sloping direction. In language, it can refer to a manner of expression that is not direct or clear, often implying subtlety or complexity. This characteristic can also extend metaphorically to behavior or thought, suggesting an unconventional or non-linear approach.

Meaning of "obliquité" in French

In French, "obliquité" possesses similar connotations to its English counterpart. It denotes the state or quality of being oblique, which can refer to a physical slant or inclination, or metaphorically, to aspects that are indirect or not straightforward. In geometry, it describes a deviation from right angles. Within communication or behavior, "obliquité" often implies a subtle, nuanced, or indirect approach that may conceal or indicate a deeper complexity.

Pronunciation of "obliqueness" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [əˈbliːknəs]

In terms of pronunciation variations, "obliqueness" may have slight differences in accent or emphasis depending on regional dialects. British English might emphasize the first syllable slightly more, while American English tends to keep a more uniform stress pattern.

Pronunciation of "obliquité" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ɔ.bli.ki.te]

The pronunciation of "obliquité" in French can vary slightly with regional accents. In southern France, the vowels might be pronounced with a more open sound, while in northern parts, the pronunciation might be more nasalized.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The obliqueness of the path made the hike more challenging. (L'obliquité du chemin rendait la randonnée plus difficile.)
2. His obliqueness in answering questions frustrated the interviewer. (Son obliquité dans ses réponses agaçait l'intervieweur.)
3. The obliqueness of her remarks suggested she was hiding something. (L'obliquité de ses remarques suggérait qu'elle cachait quelque chose.)
4. The architect admired the obliqueness of the building's design. (L'architecte admirait l'obliquité du design du bâtiment.)
5. The novel's obliqueness kept readers engaged and intrigued. (L'obliquité du roman gardait les lecteurs captivés et intrigués.)
6. He spoke with an obliqueness that left listeners questioning his intent. (Il parlait avec une obliquité qui laissait les auditeurs questionner ses intentions.)
7. The artist's work was known for its striking obliqueness. (L'œuvre de l'artiste était connue pour sa frappante obliquité.)
8. There was a certain obliqueness in the plot that added depth to the film. (Il y avait une certaine obliquité dans l'intrigue qui ajoutait de la profondeur au film.)
9. The obliqueness of his humor wasn't appreciated by everyone. (L'obliquité de son humour n'était pas appréciée par tout le monde.)
10. Scientists discussed the obliqueness of the planet's orbit. (Les scientifiques discutaient de l'obliquité de l'orbite de la planète.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "obliqueness" in English

Synonyms: indirectness, slant, deviation, inclination, subtlety, roundaboutness, ambiguity, evasiveness, circuitousness, sidelong.

Antonyms: directness, straightness, clarity, straightforwardness, transparency, openness, frankness, honesty, alignment, precision.

Similar Words: complexity, nuance, intricacy, convolution, obfuscation, nuance, abstraction, indirectness, feint, digression.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "obliquité" in French

Synonyms: inclinaison, déviation, subtilité, indirectité, biais, circuit, complexe, détour, ambages, curve.

Antonyms: droiture, clarté, directitude, transparence, honnêteté, franchise, linéarité, précision, alignement, ouverture.

Similar Words: complexité, nuance, artifice, subtilité, détour, évasion, finesse, ambigüité, détour, détour.

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