to and fro in French
to and fro in French is d'avant en arrière, aller-retour, va-et-vient.
to and fro in French
d'avant en arrière
Back and forth; with a reciprocating motion.
aller-retour
(dated) The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.
va-et-vient
(dated) The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.
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What is "to and fro" in French?
"to and fro" in French is d'avant en arrière, aller-retour, va-et-vient.
Are there other ways to say "to and fro" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "to and fro": d'avant en arrière, aller-retour, va-et-vient.
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