align, A-line, a line

Align or align means to arrange in straight rows, or to adjust or straighten into a line--
He's going to align the tires, so the car will handle better.
Align may be used figuratively, meaning to adjust one's ideas to match a group or party-
He has decided to align himself with the liberal platform.

A line or a line ( rhymes with align ) means a mark made across a surface, such as paper--
He has trouble drawing a line without a ruler.
Now draw a line from point A to point B.
A line may refer to row of written or printed words--
This will print 50 characters to a line.
A line may refer to part of a verse of poetry or music--
That reminds me of a line of a song.
A line may mean a piece of dialogue from a play--
He skipped a line, but no one will notice.
A line may mean a row, as of people or things--
Please form a line to enter the building.
A line may mean an occupation--
He is considering a new line of work.
A line may mean a ruse used to get a woman's attention--
He is handing her a line.
A line may mark a boundary or limit, literally or figuratively--
There is line between right and wrong behavior.
A line may mean a length of rope--
He's drowning! Throw him a line!

A-line ( always capitalized ) describes a dress or skirt with a triangular shape, like a capital letter 'A'--
She wants a mod-looking A-line skirt, in a 1960's print.
That A-line skirt looks very chic.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"She wanted him to align her tires, but he handed her a line about how much he admired her A-line skirt."

Note--"a ligne" ( uh leen ) is a measure used in watchmaking--
A ligne is equal to 1/40 of an inch.