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sidelong
01
de côté
(of a look) indirectly and out of the corner of one's eye
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance when she heard the comment he made.
She turned away quickly, but he caught her sidelong look out of the corner of his eye.
He gave a sidelong look at his watch, hoping the meeting would end soon.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance, trying to gauge his reaction.
The sidelong branches of the tree reached out toward the open field.
The painting was hung in a sidelong position to create a unique effect.
03
latéral, de côté
situated at or extending to the side
sidelong
Example
The car swerved sidelong to avoid the puddle.
The child moved sidelong, trying not to be noticed while sneaking cookies.
She glanced sidelong at the clock, realizing she was running late.
02
de côté, obliquement
with the side toward someone or something
03
de côté, sur le côté
on the side
word family
side
long
sidelong
sidelong
Adjective
