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backing

/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/

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verb

Reculer

To go in the reverse direction.

Examples :

"the train backed into the station; the horse refuses to back"

Le train a reculé dans la gare ; le cheval refuse de reculer.

direction vehicle action

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verb

Soutenir, appuyer

Examples :

"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 ?

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verb

Virer, 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.

Examples :

"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.

weather nautical direction

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verb

Brasser 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.

Examples :

"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.

nautical sailing vehicle technical

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verb

Mouiller une seconde ancre plus petite

(of an anchor) To lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power.

Examples :

"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.

nautical sailing technical

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verb

Soutenir

(of a hunting dog) To stand still behind another dog which has pointed.

Examples :

"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.

animal sport nature

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verb

Repousser, refouler

To push or force backwards.

Examples :

"The mugger backed her into a corner and demanded her wallet."

L'agresseur l'a repoussée dans un coin et a exigé son portefeuille.

action position

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verb

Monter sur le dos de

To get upon the back of; to mount.

Examples :

"The child quickly backed the horse. "

L'enfant est rapidement monté sur le cheval.

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verb

Soutenir, appuyer

To place or seat upon the back.

Examples :

"The mother carefully backed the small child onto the park bench. "

La mère a soigneusement soutenu le petit enfant sur le banc du parc.

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verb

Donner un dos à, soutenir

To make a back for; to furnish with a back.

Examples :

"to back books"

Donner un dos aux livres.

structure building part

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verb

Soutenir, être derrière

To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.

Examples :

"The house backing the park has a beautiful view. "

La maison qui soutient le parc a une belle vue.

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verb

Apposer au dos, soutenir

To write upon the back of, possibly as an endorsement.

Examples :

"to back a letter; to back a note or legal document"

Apposer au dos d'une lettre ; soutenir une note ou un document juridique.

writing communication

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verb

Approuver, endosser

(of a justice of the peace) To sign or endorse (a warrant, issued in another county, to apprehend an offender).

Examples :

"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.

law government police

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verb

Ramer en arrière

To row backward with (oars).

Examples :

"to back the oars"

Ramer en arrière.

nautical sailing vehicle action

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noun

Soutien, financement

Support, especially financial.

Examples :

"The company's new project received significant backing from investors. "

Le nouveau projet de l'entreprise a reçu un soutien financier important des investisseurs.

finance business economy

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noun

Doublure, support

A liner or other material added behind or underneath.

Examples :

"The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness."

Le support en carton donne au carnet un peu plus de rigidité.

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noun

Toile de fond, arrière-plan

Examples :

"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.

art style appearance

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noun

Musiciens d'accompagnement, accompagnement

Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.

Examples :

"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.

music entertainment group

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noun

L'enfourchement

The mounting of a horse or other animal.

Examples :

"The child practiced his backing, carefully mounting his pony. "

L'enfant s'est entraîné à l'enfourchement, montant soigneusement son poney.

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noun

Recul, marche arrière

The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.

Examples :

"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.

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adjective

De soutien

Providing support for the main performer.

Examples :

"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.

music entertainment