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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
noun
retour de bâton
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
retour de manivelle
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.

What does "backlash" mean?

  1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
    "The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers."
  2. 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."
  3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.
    "Fans backlashed against the surprise ending."

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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Frequently asked questions

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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