backward in French
backward in French is en arrière, arriéré, à reculons — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
backward in French
en arrière
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
arriéré
en arrière
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
à reculons
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
What does "backward" mean?
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adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
"He took a backward glance before leaving the room."
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adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
"Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes."
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adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.
"He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it."
backward in a sentence
- He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
- The car rolled backward down the hill.
- Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes.
- He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "backward" in French?
"backward" in French is en arrière, arriéré, à reculons. backward means: Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
How do you use "backward" in a sentence?
Example: "He took a backward glance before leaving the room." In French, "backward" is en arrière, arriéré, à reculons.
Are there other ways to say "backward" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "backward": en arrière, arriéré, à reculons.
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