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    L’arrière (en. The back)

    /laʁjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The part located behind.
    The rear of the car is damaged.
    L'arrière de la voiture est endommagé.
    The support or protection of a person.
    He always has the support of his friends.
    Il a toujours l'arrière de ses amis.
    In the military context, the area located behind the front.
    Reinforcements are coming from the rear.
    Les renforts arrivent de l'arrière.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'retro', which means 'behind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    extend the rear
    Asking for help or support.
    tendre l'arrière
    take a look back
    Reflecting on the past.
    jeter un regard en arrière
    go to the back
    To recede, to withdraw.
    aller à l'arrière

    Related Words

    front
    The part opposite to the rear.
    avant
    top
    The upper part in relation to the rear.
    dessus
    building
    Structure including a rear and a front.
    bâtiment

    Slang Meanings

    To take a back seat
    He went to the back of the queue.
    Il s'est mis à l'arrière de la file d'attente.
    To be behind the times
    They are often ahead of trends.
    Ils sont souvent à l'arrière-garde des tendances.