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    L'arrière (en. The back)

    /laʁjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Definition: The posterior part of an object or a character.
    Example Sentence: He stood at the back of the group.
    Il se tenait à l'arrière du groupe.
    Definition: A position that is less favored or less visible.
    Example Sentence: She was placed at the back of the queue.
    Elle a été mise à l'arrière dans la file d'attente.
    Definition: In military terms, refers to an area that is not directly exposed to combat.
    Example Sentence: The troops were entrenched at the back.
    Les troupes étaient retranchées à l'arrière.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'retro' meaning 'backwards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: to the back
    Meaning: At the posterior part.
    à l'arrière
    Phrase: to go to the back
    Meaning: To move backwards.
    aller à l'arrière
    Phrase: to move back
    Meaning: To move to a previous position.
    reculer en arrière

    Related Words

    Related Word: retreat
    Description: Action of retreating or going backwards.
    recul
    Related Word: behind
    Description: At the back, in a rear position.
    derrière
    Related Word: rear guard
    Description: Military units placed at the back for protection.
    arrière-garde

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: To be left behind.
    Example: He is always at the back when decisions are made.
    Il est toujours à l'arrière quand les décisions se prennent.
    Slang Meaning: To be late.
    Example: He is still behind on his homework.
    Il a encore l'arrière sur ses devoirs.