on the back burner in French
on the back burner in French is au second plan, en attente, en pause.
on the back burner in French
au second plan
(idiomatic) Not immediate; inactive; receiving or requiring less than full or regular attention.
en attente
(idiomatic) Not immediate; inactive; receiving or requiring less than full or regular attention.
en pause
(idiomatic) Not immediate; inactive; receiving or requiring less than full or regular attention.
en veilleuse
(idiomatic) Not immediate; inactive; receiving or requiring less than full or regular attention.
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What is "on the back burner" in French?
"on the back burner" in French is au second plan, en attente, en pause.
Are there other ways to say "on the back burner" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "on the back burner": au second plan, en attente, en pause, en veilleuse.
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