backtrack in French
backtrack in French is retourner sur ses pas, revenir sur ses pas — backtrack means to go back the way you came, retracing your own steps or route.
backtrack in French
retourner sur ses pas
To retrace one's steps.
revenir sur ses pas
To retrace one's steps.
What does "backtrack" mean?
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verb To go back the way you came, retracing your own steps or route.
"We had to backtrack half a mile after realizing we'd missed the turnoff."
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verb To reverse or withdraw an earlier statement, promise, or position.
"The senator backtracked on his campaign promise within a month of taking office."
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backtrack in a sentence
- We had to backtrack half a mile after realizing we'd missed the turnoff.
- The senator backtracked on his campaign promise within a month of taking office.
- She backtracked after her comment sparked public outrage.
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What is "backtrack" in French?
"backtrack" in French is retourner sur ses pas, revenir sur ses pas. backtrack means: To go back the way you came, retracing your own steps or route.
How do you use "backtrack" in a sentence?
Example: "We had to backtrack half a mile after realizing we'd missed the turnoff." In French, "backtrack" is retourner sur ses pas, revenir sur ses pas.
Are there other ways to say "backtrack" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "backtrack": retourner sur ses pas, revenir sur ses pas.
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