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British pronunciation
/lˈiːn/

Définition et signification de « lean » en anglais

to lean
01

pencher

to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support
Intransitive: to lean against sth | to lean on sth
to lean definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The construction worker took a break and leaned on the scaffolding, surveying the progress of the building.
Le travailleur de la construction a pris une pause et s'est appuyé sur l'échafaudage, examinant les progrès du bâtiment.
02

pencher pour

to have a tendency to choose or support something
Intransitive: to lean toward a specific option
example
Exemples
I lean toward taking the earlier flight to avoid traffic.
Je penche pour prendre le vol plus tôt pour éviter la circulation.
03

s'appuyer, compter sur

to depend on for support, guidance, or inspiration
Transitive: to lean on sb/sth
example
Exemples
In times of uncertainty, many people lean on their faith or spirituality for guidance.
En période d'incertitude, beaucoup de gens s'appuient sur leur foi ou leur spiritualité pour obtenir des conseils.
04

appuyer, s'adosser

to cause or allow something to rest against another object
Transitive: to lean sth against sth
example
Exemples
The artist carefully leaned the canvas against the easel, preparing to start painting.
L'artiste a soigneusement appuyé la toile contre le chevalet, se préparant à commencer à peindre.
01

fin, mince

having little body fat
lean definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Despite his age, he maintained a lean and healthy appearance through regular exercise.
Elle admirait la silhouette mince du chien.
02

maigre

(of meat) containing little or no fat
lean definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He preferred lean cuts of chicken.
Il préférait les morceaux de poulet maigres.
03

pauvre, maigre

low in minerals or combustible material
example
Exemples
Farmers avoided the lean land for planting.
Les agriculteurs évitaient la terre maigre pour la plantation.
04

non rentable, peu lucratif

not yielding profit
05

mince, réduit

having little extra or surplus
Lean
01

inclinaison, pente

the angle or tilt of a line, surface, or object away from the vertical
02

du lean, du purple drank

a recreational drink made from codeine-laced promethazine syrup, often mixed with soda and candy
SlangSlang
example
Exemples
Some people mix cough syrup with soda to make lean.
Certaines personnes mélangent du sirop contre la toux avec du soda pour faire du lean.
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