noun🔗ShareContretemps, revers, coup durAn obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)"After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way."Après quelques contretemps initiaux, l'expédition a poursuivi son chemin en toute sécurité.outcomeeventbusinessachievementsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRecul, retraitThe required distance between a structure and a road."The building's setback from the road is 10 meters. "Le recul du bâtiment par rapport à la route est de 10 mètres.propertyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetrait, renfoncementA step-like recession in a wall."Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes."Les retraits étaient initialement utilisés pour des raisons structurelles, mais sont maintenant souvent exigés par les codes d'utilisation des terres.architectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDécalageAn offset to the temperature setting of a thermostat to cover a period when more or less heating is required than usual."The thermostat's setback was set to 68 degrees for the overnight hours to conserve energy. "Le décalage du thermostat a été réglé sur 68 degrés pour les heures de nuit afin d'économiser de l'énergie.technologyenergyutilitydevicebuildingsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrecourant, remous(possibly obsolete) A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy."The small setback in the stream's flow created a temporary swirling pool near the rocks. "Le petit remous dans le courant a créé un tourbillon temporaire près des rochers.outcomenegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContretemps, reversA backset; a check; a repulse; a relapse."The unexpected illness was a setback to her plans for the marathon. "La maladie inattendue a été un contretemps pour ses projets de marathon.outcomebusinesseventsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
