ne penche pas
-don't tilt
Negative conjugation of pencher. There are other translations for this conjugation.

pencher

pencher
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to tilt
Penchez un peu la tête en avant.Tilt your head forward slightly.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to lean
La tour penche à droite, non ?The tower is leaning to the right, isn't it?
b. to tilt
Pourquoi ce panneau penche-t-il comme ça ?Why does that sign tilt like that?
c. to slant
Le vieil arbre commençait à pencher au-dessus de la maison.The old tree started to slant over the house.
d. to incline
La statue semblait pencher vers l'avant.The statue appeared to incline forward.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to prefer; often used with "pour")
a. to lean toward
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Julie penche pour des vacances à la montagne cet été.Julie is leaning toward going on vacation in the mountains this summer.
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