French translation of obliquities is 
obliquité

Meaning of "obliquities" in English

"Obliquities" is a plural noun that refers to instances of deviation from a standard, accepted, or expected direction or path. It can relate to physical angles or inclinations as well as metaphorical deviations in behavior, thought, or moral conduct. In astronomy, it specifically denotes the angle between the plane of an orbit and another fixed plane, such as the equator's plane of a celestial body. The term encompasses both the notion of a tilt or slant and the idea of indirectness or evasiveness in expression or action.

Meaning of "obliquité" in French

In French, "obliquité" carries a similar connotation as its English counterpart. It primarily refers to the deviation from an established course or norm, emphasizing the quality of being oblique, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense. In scientific fields, such as astronomy and geometry, it describes the angle of deviation or tilt of a plane or axis. Additionally, "obliquité" in a figurative sense can indicate subtlety or indirectness in communication or actions, capturing both physical and abstract deviations.

Pronunciation of "obliquities" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /əˈblɪkwɪtiz/

Pronunciation Variations: In some dialects, the initial 'o' may be pronounced with a slightly more open sound, or the 'i' may sound closer to a schwa, reflecting regional accents.

Pronunciation of "obliquité" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɔ.bli.ki.te/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "obliquité" remains fairly consistent across French-speaking regions, with minor variations in the openness of the vowels depending on local dialects.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The obliquities of the planet's orbit make it difficult to predict its future positions.
   (Les obliquités de l'orbite de la planète rendent difficile la prévision de ses futures positions.)

2. He spoke in obliquities, avoiding direct answers to the questions.
   (Il parlait par obliquités, évitant de répondre directement aux questions.)

3. The architect designed the building with intentional obliquities to catch the sunlight.
   (L'architecte a conçu le bâtiment avec des obliquités intentionnelles pour capter la lumière du soleil.)

4. The study of Earth's axial obliquities helps us understand seasonal changes.
   (L'étude des obliquités axiales de la Terre nous aide à comprendre les changements saisonniers.)

5. Her obliquities in behavior suggested she was hiding something.
   (Ses obliquités de comportement suggéraient qu'elle cachait quelque chose.)

6. The artist used obliquities in perspective to create a sense of movement in the painting.
   (L'artiste a utilisé des obliquités de perspective pour créer un sentiment de mouvement dans la peinture.)

7. The politician's speech was filled with obliquities, leaving the audience puzzled.
   (Le discours du politicien était rempli d'obliquités, laissant l'auditoire perplexe.)

8. Studying the obliquities of celestial bodies can reveal insights into their formation.
   (Étudier les obliquités des corps célestes peut révéler des indices sur leur formation.)

9. The novel's theme revolves around the moral obliquities of its characters.
   (Le thème du roman tourne autour des obliquités morales de ses personnages.)

10. The obliquities in his stance gave him a unique posture.
    (Les obliquités de sa posture lui donnaient une allure unique.)

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

Synonyms: deviations, angles, inclinations, tilts, divergences, slants, askewness, indirectness, subtleties, divergences

Antonyms: straightness, directness, alignment, perpendicularity, rightness

Similar Words: shifts, variances, differences, digressions, distortions, angles, anomalies, inclines, bends, slants

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

Synonyms: déviation, inclinaison, inclinaison, déviance, altération, biais, écart, divergence, inclinaison, tangente

Antonyms: droiture, rectitude, alignement, perpendicularité, franchise

Similar Words: changement, variation, différence, déviation, distorsion, angle, anomalie, pente, inclinaison, courbe

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