backslide in French
backslide in French is régresser, dédire, renier — backslide means to regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
backslide in French
régresser
(intransitive) To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
dédire
(transitive) To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
renier
(transitive) To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
revenir
(transitive) To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
What does "backslide" mean?
- verb To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
- verb To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
- verb To revert back into a life of sin after being saved.
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What is "backslide" in French?
"backslide" in French is régresser, dédire, renier. backslide means: To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
Are there other ways to say "backslide" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "backslide": régresser, dédire, renier, revenir.
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