How is the word de travers translated from French to English

English translation
Askew
adjective

Pas droit ; tourné sur le côté.

Not straight; turned to one side.

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  • Le tableau était accroché de travers au mur. — The picture on the wall hung askew.

  • Après le long vol, sa cravate était de travers. — After the long flight his tie was askew.

  • Ce panneau te semble de travers ? — Does that sign look askew to you?

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