lie

/lˈa‌ɪ/

/ˈɫaɪ/

to lie

MAIN VERB

mentir

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

s'allonger

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

Antonymes : stand

être allongé

to be or stay in a resting position in which the body is flat upon a surface

Synonymes : lie down

Antonymes : arise

Exemples

1. The city of Paris lies on the banks of the Seine River.

2. The ancient temple lies to the northwest of the city.

3. The town lies in the southwest of the province.

4. The witness was clearly lying through his teeth.