towards in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for towards in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

toward, towards [Brit təˈwɔːd, twɔːd, tɔːd, Am tɔrd, t(ə)ˈwɔrd] PREP When towards is used to talk about direction or position, it is almost always translated by vers: she ran toward(s) him = elle a couru vers lui. For particular usages see the entry below.
When toward(s) is used to mean in relation to, it is translated by envers: his attitude toward(s) his parents = son attitude envers ses parents. For particular usages see the entry below.

I.make towards VB [Brit meɪk -, Am meɪk -] (make towards [sth/sb])

lean towards VB [Brit liːn -, Am lin -] lit

I.warm to VB [Brit wɔːm -, Am wɔrm -], warm towards VB (warm to [sb/sth])

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to feel paternal towards sb

Translations for towards in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

towards in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for towards in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

toward(s) [təˈwɔ:d(z), Am tɔ:rd(z)] PREP

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to be indulgent towards sb/sth
to gravitate towards sb/sth
sb's enmity towards sb
to be maternal towards sb

Translations for towards in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

towards Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

I put £500 towards the cost
to turn towards/one's eyes towards sb/sth
to take sb off towards the exit
American English

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
The department also suffers from outdated and dis-functional equipment as well a generally apathetic attitude towards proper training.
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However, he was never the most tactful or sensitive of people, and frequently antagonised his neighbours with his high-handed and snobbish attitude towards them.
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This advocated the overthrow of the state by a vanguard party, which would lead the country towards socialism.
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The organization channels public energy towards increased accountability at the polls and actionable policy reform.
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As far as determninable, all bodies were placed parallel to the tomb, with their head towards the east.
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The pale flesh appears yellowish in the amber, and is smooth and glossy, changing to striate and slightly translucent towards the margin.
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Towards the end of the 19th century there was however an upturn.
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They are carinated below the carina towards the mouth slightly openly constricted and then tumid on the base.
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Some traditional objections to direct democracy are argued to apply to e-democracy, such as the potential for direct governance to tend towards the polarization of opinions, populism, and demagoguery.
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Now her inferiority complex towards her sister is gone.
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