English–French
“lean” in French
How to say “lean” in French
“Lean” in French is pencher.
A vertical tower seems to settle toward one side, like a suspended object pulled off center.
Example sentences with pencher
Elle se penche en avant pour ramasser le livre.
She leans forward to pick up the book.
Tips for using pencher
- Pencher pour + a noun means to favor or lean toward an option, so the verb also occurs in opinions rather than only in physical positions.