backlash in French
backlash in French is jeu, retour de bâton, retour de manivelle — backlash means a strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
backlash in French
jeu
retour de bâton
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
retour de manivelle
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
What does "backlash" mean?
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noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
"The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers."
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noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
"Loose gears in the old mechanism caused a noticeable backlash."
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verb To react strongly and negatively against something.
"Fans backlashed against the surprise ending."
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backlash in a sentence
- The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers.
- Loose gears in the old mechanism caused a noticeable backlash.
- Fans backlashed against the surprise ending.
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What is "backlash" in French?
"backlash" in French is jeu, retour de bâton, retour de manivelle. backlash means: A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
How do you use "backlash" in a sentence?
Example: "The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers." In French, "backlash" is jeu, retour de bâton, retour de manivelle.
Are there other ways to say "backlash" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "backlash": jeu, retour de bâton, retour de manivelle.
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