back in French
back in French is écarté, postérieur, derrière — back means the rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
back in French
écarté
Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
postérieur
(comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel).
derrière
(comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel).
de retour
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
derrière
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
dos
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
revers
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
derrière
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
fond
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
fin
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
arrière
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
fond
That which is farthest away from the front.
arrière
That which is farthest away from the front.
revers
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
derrière
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
soutenir
(transitive) To support.
reculer
(nautical, of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
arrière
(nautical, of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
What does "back" mean?
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noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
"He threw his back out lifting the sofa."
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noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
"Her name tag was pinned to the back of her jacket."
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adj Located at or toward the rear.
"We parked in the back lot."
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adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
"Put the milk back in the fridge."
back in a sentence
- He threw his back out lifting the sofa.
- Her name tag was pinned to the back of her jacket.
- We parked in the back lot.
- Put the milk back in the fridge.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "back" in French?
"back" in French is écarté, postérieur, derrière. back means: The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
How do you use "back" in a sentence?
Example: "He threw his back out lifting the sofa." In French, "back" is écarté, postérieur, derrière.
Are there other ways to say "back" in French?
Yes — French has 11 translations listed for "back": écarté, postérieur, derrière, de retour, dos, revers.
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