noun🔗ShareAntécédents, passéOne's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past."The lawyer had a background in computer science."L'avocat avait des antécédents en informatique.historysocietypersonjobfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArrière-plan, contexteA part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context."The artist used soft blues and greens in the backgrounds of her paintings to create a calming atmosphere. "L'artiste a utilisé des bleus et des verts doux dans les arrière-plans de ses peintures pour créer une atmosphère apaisante.artmediastyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContexte, antécédentsInformation relevant to the current situation about past events; history.""To understand the conflict between the siblings, you need to know the backgrounds of their earlier arguments." "Pour comprendre le conflit entre les frères et sœurs, il faut connaître les antécédents de leurs disputes antérieures.historysituationeventinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArrière-planA less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground)."The photographer let us pick a background for the portrait."Le photographe nous a laissé choisir un arrière-plan pour le portrait.artappearanceenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArrière-plansThe image or color over which a computer's desktop items are shown (e.g. icons or application windows)."She often changes the backgrounds on her computer to match her mood. "Elle change souvent les arrière-plans de son ordinateur pour correspondre à son humeur.computingtechnologyinternetelectronicsdeviceappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProcessus en arrière-planA type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user."The antivirus program is running in the background."Le programme antivirus s'exécute en arrière-plan.computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReléguer au second planTo put in a position that is not prominent."The director backgrounds the supporting actors so the audience focuses on the main character. "Le réalisateur relègue les acteurs secondaires au second plan afin que le public se concentre sur le personnage principal.positionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFournir des informations de base, documenterTo gather and provide background information (on)."Before the meeting, the intern backgrounds all new clients so the team understands their needs. "Avant la réunion, le stagiaire fournit des informations de base sur tous les nouveaux clients afin que l'équipe comprenne leurs besoins.communicationmediainfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
