backfire in French
backfire in French is avoir [[l']]effet inverse, contrecoup subi, retour de flamme — backfire means of an engine or gun, to ignite or explode unexpectedly in the wrong direction, often with a loud pop.
backfire in French
avoir [[l']]effet inverse
(idiomatic, transitive) To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
contrecoup subi
(idiomatic, transitive) To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
retour de flamme
(idiomatic, transitive) To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
se retourner contre
(idiomatic, transitive) To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
What does "backfire" mean?
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verb Of an engine or gun, to ignite or explode unexpectedly in the wrong direction, often with a loud pop.
"The old truck backfired loudly at every red light."
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verb To produce the opposite result to the one intended, making the situation worse.
"His plan to surprise her backfired when she found the receipt first."
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backfire in a sentence
- The old truck backfired loudly at every red light.
- His plan to surprise her backfired when she found the receipt first.
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What is "backfire" in French?
"backfire" in French is avoir [[l']]effet inverse, contrecoup subi, retour de flamme. backfire means: Of an engine or gun, to ignite or explode unexpectedly in the wrong direction, often with a loud pop.
How do you use "backfire" in a sentence?
Example: "The old truck backfired loudly at every red light." In French, "backfire" is avoir [[l']]effet inverse, contrecoup subi, retour de flamme.
Are there other ways to say "backfire" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "backfire": avoir [[l']]effet inverse, contrecoup subi, retour de flamme, se retourner contre.
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