arrière-plan

l'arrière-plan
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. background
Dans l'arrière-plan du tableau, on peut voir une cascade.In the background of the painting, we can see a waterfall.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(secondary position)
a. background
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Jérôme a mis sa carrière à l'arrière-plan pour s'occuper de ses enfants.Jérôme has put his career in the background to take care of his children.
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