French translation of obliquing is 
inclinaison

Meaning of "obliquing" in English

"Obliquing" refers to the action or process of moving or positioning something in a slanted or angled manner, rather than being straight or perpendicular. This term is often used in contexts involving geometry, art, or navigation, where angles and alignment play crucial roles. The word suggests a deviation from the normal position or direction, offering an element of asymmetry or indirectness. Obliquing can introduce dynamic visual interest or functionality in various applications, from architectural designs to military strategies.

Meaning of "inclinaison" in French

"Inclinaison" in French refers to the angle or degree of slant or slope an object or line makes away from the vertical or horizontal position. It is often used in contexts such as geometry, astronomy, and engineering, where precise angular measurements are crucial. In a broader sense, it can also describe the tendency or inclination of a person or object to move or lean towards a certain direction or behavior. The term is used both scientifically and metaphorically in French language and culture.

Pronunciation of "obliquing" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [əˈbliːkɪŋ]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "obliquing" does not typically vary significantly by region, though some may emphasize the second syllable more than others depending on local accents.

Pronunciation of "inclinaison" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ɛ̃.kli.nɛ.zɔ̃]

Pronunciation Variations: Regional French accents may affect the nasal sounds or the clarity of vowels, but the pronunciation remains largely consistent across standard French-speaking regions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The architect spent hours obliquing the roof design for optimal sunlight.
   (L'architecte a passé des heures à incliner le design du toit pour un ensoleillement optimal.)

2. During her drawing class, Sarah learned the technique of obliquing lines for perspective.
   (Pendant son cours de dessin, Sarah a appris la technique d'inclinaison des lignes pour donner de la perspective.)

3. The soldier was skilled at obliquing his path to avoid detection.
   (Le soldat était habile à incliner son chemin pour éviter d'être détecté.)

4. Obliquing the camera slightly can give your photos a unique effect.
   (Incliner légèrement l'appareil photo peut donner un effet unique à vos photos.)

5. The dance choreography included several moves of obliquing the dancer's body.
   (La chorégraphie de danse comportait plusieurs mouvements d'inclinaison du corps du danseur.)

6. The navigator used obliquing to adjust the ship's course in the storm.
   (Le navigateur a utilisé l'inclinaison pour ajuster le cap du navire pendant la tempête.)

7. Obliquing the paper while sketching helped the artist to capture the scene's dynamism.
   (Incliner le papier pendant le croquis a aidé l'artiste à capturer le dynamisme de la scène.)

8. The tailor improved the fit by obliquing the dress seams slightly.
   (Le tailleur a amélioré la coupe en inclinant légèrement les coutures de la robe.)

9. Scientists often use obliquing in experiments to achieve different results.
   (Les scientifiques utilisent souvent l'inclinaison dans les expériences pour obtenir des résultats différents.)

10. The teacher demonstrated obliquing the writing board for better visibility.
    (L'enseignant a démontré l'inclinaison du tableau pour une meilleure visibilité.)

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

Synonyms: slanting, angling, tilting, skewing, inclining, leaning, sloping, diverging.

Antonyms: straightening, aligning, leveling, perpendicular, vertical.

Similar Words: deflecting, bending, deviating, curving.

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

Synonyms: pente, angle, déclin, déclivité, biais, dérivation, tendance.

Antonyms: horizontalité, perpendicularité, droiture.

Similar Words: déviation, courbure, cambrure.

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