back off in French
back off in French is reculer, mettre de l'eau dans son vin, baisser d'un ton.
back off in French
reculer
(literally) To move backwards away from something.
mettre de l'eau dans son vin
(idiomatic) To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
baisser d'un ton
(idiomatic) To lower the setting of.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "back off" in French?
"back off" in French is reculer, mettre de l'eau dans son vin, baisser d'un ton.
Are there other ways to say "back off" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "back off": reculer, mettre de l'eau dans son vin, baisser d'un ton.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
