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    Derrière (en. Behind)

    /de.ʁjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The rear or posterior part of something.
    The back of the house is very charming.
    Le derrière de la maison est très charmant.
    The lower back or the buttocks.
    She sat on her behind.
    Elle s'est assise sur le derrière.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'derrière', meaning 'at the back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put someone behind
    To push someone away or cause them to regress.
    mettre quelqu'un derrière
    to have problems behind
    To have problems in the past.
    avoir des problèmes derrière
    to look behind oneself
    To remember the past or to become aware of the consequences.
    regarder derrière soi

    Related Words

    background
    The back or context of a situation.
    derrière-plan
    behind him
    At the back of someone.
    derrière-lui

    Slang Meanings

    The buttocks.
    He has big behinds.
    Il a de gros derrières.
    The lower part of the body often appreciated.
    She has a beautiful behind, it is well-shaped.
    Elle a un beau derriere, il est bien galbé.