How is the word de travers translated from French to English

Pas droit ; tourné sur le côté.

Not straight; turned to one side.

adjective
English translation
Askew

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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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FAQ about “de travers”

How is “de travers” translated from French?
“de travers” translates into English as “Askew”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “de travers” mean?
Meaning of “de travers”: Pas droit ; tourné sur le côté. In English — “Askew”.
What part of speech is “de travers”?
“de travers” is an adjective.
Where can I see examples with “de travers”?
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How can I memorize “de travers”?
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