angle
gb/ˈæŋɡəl/ us/ˈæŋɡəl/
A2
Anglais
~ 2400
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
quantity
1
Space between two lines
The shape made where two lines or surfaces meet, measured in degrees.
Schéma d’usage :
an angle of [number] degrees
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'angle' with 'corner' when referring to geometric figures; 'angle' is the correct term in math.
Synonymes
corner (In geometry, 'corner' is informal and less precise; used more for everyday objects.)
Antonymes
straight line (A straight line has no angle because the lines do not meet at a turn.)
Collocations
right angle
|acute angle
|sharp angle
|wide angle
|angle measurement
Thèmes
math
|geometry
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The triangle has three equal angles.
- He drew a 90-degree angle on the paper.
- The roof slopes at a sharp angle.
- A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The book is at a right angle to the table.
- A square has four right angles.
- This angle is smaller than 90 degrees.
Nom
B1
relation
2
Particular point of view
A way of seeing or thinking about something.
Schéma d’usage :
from an angle of [viewpoint]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'angle' here with a physical geometric shape; in this sense, it is about viewpoint.
Synonymes
perspective ('Perspective' is more formal and often broader in meaning.)
Antonymes
blind spot (A blind spot is something you fail to see or consider.)
Collocations
camera angle
|different angle
|fresh angle
|political angle
Thèmes
photography
|communication
|media
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The photographer chose a low angle for the shot.
- Try to look at the problem from a different angle.
- The story was told from the victim’s angle.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I saw the building from a new angle.
- The film shows the scene from many angles.
- We can talk about this from another angle.
Verbe
B1
action
3
Position at a slant
To move or turn something so it is not straight but points in a direction.
Schéma d’usage :
to angle [something] toward [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with 'dangle', which means to hang loosely.
Synonymes
tilt ('Tilt' focuses more on leaning to one side, while 'angle' can include direction aiming.)
Antonymes
straighten (To make something not slanted or directed but straight.)
Collocations
angle the mirror
|angle the camera
|angle slightly
Thèmes
movement
|positioning
|space
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She angled the lamp toward the desk.
- The photographer angled the camera to capture more light.
- He angled his body toward the door.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Please angle the fan toward me.
- He angled his head to hear better.
- I angled the chair to face the window.
Verbe
B2
action
4
Seek indirectly or strategically
To try to get something by using hints or special methods instead of asking directly.
Schéma d’usage :
to angle for [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think this always relates to fishing; here it means trying to get something indirectly.
Synonymes
fish for ('Fish for' is informal and similar in meaning when seeking compliments or information.)
Antonymes
ask directly (To request something openly without indirect methods.)
Collocations
angle for attention
|angle for a promotion
|angle for praise
Thèmes
communication
|social
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She’s angling for a raise by taking on extra work.
- He angled for an invitation to the party.
- They were clearly angling for more favorable terms.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She is angling for a job offer.
- He angled for help without asking directly.
- They are angling for more time to finish.
Verbe
B2
action
5
Fish with hook and line
To try to catch fish with a fishing rod and hook for fun or sport.
Schéma d’usage :
to angle for [type of fish] in [place]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not know this verb is mainly used in British English and in formal/written contexts.
Synonymes
fish ('Fish' is more general; 'angle' is more specific and formal for sport fishing.)
Antonymes
release fish (To let the fish go instead of catching it.)
Collocations
angle for trout
|angle in the river
Thèmes
sports
|outdoors
|animals
|nature
Exemples
- They angled for salmon in the cold river.
- He spends weekends angling in the lake near his home.
- Many tourists come here to angle in summer.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My father likes to angle in this river.
- They angled for big fish last weekend.
- He went to angle by the sea.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
angle
API
GB/ˈæŋɡəl/
US/ˈæŋɡəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
angle (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (angle)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: angle
- Plural: angles
Verb
- Base: angle
- 3rd Person Singular: angles
- Present Participle: angling
- Past: angled
Famille de mots
Forms
angles
noun
angling
verb
angled
verb
Core family
angular
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
angularity
noun C1
Expressions
angle for something
1/ˈæŋɡəl fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Indirect attempt to get something
To try to get something by using hints or special actions instead of asking directly.
Exemples
- He was angling for an invitation all evening.
- She angled for praise by showing her work early.
at an angle
1/ˈæt ən ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
Not straight position
Not straight; slanted compared to something else.
Exemples
- The picture hung at an angle on the wall.
- She parked the car at an angle to the curb.
camera angle
1/kˈæmɚə ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
technical
Position of camera relative to subject
The place and direction where a camera is set to film or take a photo.
Exemples
- Changing the camera angle improved the shot dramatically.
- Directors use different camera angles to create mood.
from every angle
1/fɹˈʌm ˈɛvɹi ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
All viewpoints considered
Looking at something in all possible ways or directions.
Exemples
- The problem was examined from every angle before making a decision.
- The sculpture looks beautiful from every angle.