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    Arrière (en. Back)

    /aʁjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The part located at the back.
    There is a garden at the back of the house.
    Il y a un jardin à l'arrière de la maison.
    The past or a previous period.
    She has childhood memories that go back.
    Elle a des souvenirs d'enfance qui remontent à l'arrière.
    The position or role of support.
    He was placed at the back to protect the team.
    Il a été placé à l'arrière pour protéger l'équipe.
    verb

    Etymology

    From Latin 'posterior', meaning related to the back.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at the back
    towards the back part of something.
    à l'arrière
    take a step back
    to move away or move back mentally or physically.
    prendre du recul
    to be behind
    to be lagging or late compared to others.
    être en arrière

    Related Words

    return
    Action of returning to a place.
    retour
    behind
    Location at the back of something.
    derrière
    retreat
    Action of moving backward.
    recul

    Slang Meanings

    A reference to a weakness or flaw.
    He is a bit behind in terms of skills.
    Il est un peu à l'arrière sur le plan des compétences.
    Used to refer to a person who is late.
    He is always behind in his projects.
    Il est toujours à l'arrière dans ses projets.