verb🔗ShareReculerTo go in the reverse direction."the train backed into the station;  the horse refuses to back"Le train a reculé dans la gare ; le cheval refuse de reculer.directionvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoutenir, appuyerTo support."I back you all the way;  which horse are you backing in this race?"Je vous soutiens à fond ; quel cheval soutenez-vous dans cette course ?aidbusinesspoliticsgovernmentfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirer, changer de direction(of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere."The wind backing from the north to the west made the kite fly sideways. "Le vent virant du nord à l'ouest a fait voler le cerf-volant sur le côté.weathernauticaldirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBrasser les vergues de manière à ce que le vent appuie sur l'avant de la voile, pour ralentir le navire(of a square sail) To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship."The captain ordered the crew to back the square sail to slow the ship's progress. "Le capitaine ordonna à l'équipage de brasser la voile carrée pour ralentir la progression du navire.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMouiller une seconde ancre plus petite(of an anchor) To lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power."The sailboat captain backed a second anchor to ensure it wouldn't drift away in the strong current. "Le capitaine du voilier a mouillé une seconde ancre pour s'assurer qu'il ne dériverait pas dans le fort courant.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoutenir(of a hunting dog) To stand still behind another dog which has pointed."The pointer dog backed up behind the other dog, waiting for the bird to flush. "Le chien d'arrêt s'est positionné derrière l'autre chien, attendant que l'oiseau s'envole.animalsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepousser, refoulerTo push or force backwards."The mugger backed her into a corner and demanded her wallet."L'agresseur l'a repoussée dans un coin et a exigé son portefeuille.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMonter sur le dos deTo get upon the back of; to mount."The child quickly backed the horse. "L'enfant est rapidement monté sur le cheval.actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoutenir, appuyerTo place or seat upon the back."The mother carefully backed the small child onto the park bench. "La mère a soigneusement soutenu le petit enfant sur le banc du parc.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDonner un dos à , soutenirTo make a back for; to furnish with a back."to back books"Donner un dos aux livres.structurebuildingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoutenir, être derrièreTo adjoin behind; to be at the back of."The house backing the park has a beautiful view. "La maison qui soutient le parc a une belle vue.positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApposer au dos, soutenirTo write upon the back of, possibly as an endorsement."to back a letter;  to back a note or legal document"Apposer au dos d'une lettre ; soutenir une note ou un document juridique.writingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApprouver, endosser(of a justice of the peace) To sign or endorse (a warrant, issued in another county, to apprehend an offender)."The justice of the peace backed the warrant for the student's arrest, issued in a different county. "Le juge de paix a approuvé le mandat d'arrêt de l'étudiant, délivré dans un autre comté.lawgovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRamer en arrièreTo row backward with (oars)."to back the oars"Ramer en arrière.nauticalsailingvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSoutien, financementSupport, especially financial."The company's new project received significant backing from investors. "Le nouveau projet de l'entreprise a reçu un soutien financier important des investisseurs.financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDoublure, supportA liner or other material added behind or underneath."The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness."Le support en carton donne au carnet un peu plus de rigidité.materialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareToile de fond, arrière-planA backdrop."The old, worn tapestry served as a beautiful backing for the family photos. "La vieille tapisserie usée servait de magnifique toile de fond aux photos de famille.artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMusiciens d'accompagnement, accompagnementMusicians and vocalists who support the main performer."The backing singers added a powerful harmony to the lead vocalist's performance. "Les choristes ont ajouté une harmonie puissante à la performance du chanteur principal.musicentertainmentgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareL'enfourchementThe mounting of a horse or other animal."The child practiced his backing, carefully mounting his pony. "L'enfant s'est entraîné à l'enfourchement, montant soigneusement son poney.animalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRecul, marche arrièreThe action of putting something back; a switching into reverse."The car's backing into the parking spot was slow and careful. "La marche arrière de la voiture pour se garer était lente et prudente.actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDe soutienProviding support for the main performer."The teacher's backing was crucial to the student's success in the competition. "Le soutien du professeur a été crucial pour la réussite de l'élève dans la compétition.musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
