backpedal in French
backpedal in French is rétropédaler, reculer, faire machine arrière — backpedal means to pedal backwards on a bicycle.
backpedal in French
rétropédaler
(intransitive) To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
reculer
(intransitive) To step backwards.
faire machine arrière
(intransitive, idiomatic) To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
faire marche arrière
(intransitive, idiomatic) To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
rétropédaler
(intransitive, idiomatic) To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
What does "backpedal" mean?
- verb To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
- verb To step backwards.
- verb To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
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What is "backpedal" in French?
"backpedal" in French is rétropédaler, reculer, faire machine arrière. backpedal means: To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
Are there other ways to say "backpedal" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "backpedal": rétropédaler, reculer, faire machine arrière, faire marche arrière.
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