English–French

“bent” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tɔʁdy/

Example

Le tuyau est tordu.

The pipe is bent.

Illustration for tordu (bent)

How to say “bent” in French

“Bent” in French is tordu.

A pipe with one section twisted off line, making the whole object uneven rather than straight or flat.

Full entry for tordu: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tordu

Il a un sourire tordu quand il ment.

He has a wry smile when he lies.

Tips for using tordu

  • Tordu is stronger than courbé: it suggests an irregular twist or distortion, not just a smooth bend.

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