arrière

arrière, l'arrière
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. rear
Oh non ! La roue arrière de mon vélo est dégonflée.Oh no! The rear tire on my bike is flat.
b. aft (nautical and aviation)
Le moteur arrière de l’avion faisait un bruit étrange.The aft engine of the plane was making a strange noise.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. rear
Nous avons fait poser du bardage en bois sur l'avant et l'arrière de la maison.We had wood siding installed on the front and rear of the house.
b. back
Je n'aime pas voyager à l'arrière, car je suis vite malade en voiture.I don't like to travel in the back, because I get sick quickly in the car.
a. behind the lines (adverb phrase)
Le général planifiait la stratégie depuis l'arrière.The general was planning the strategy from behind the lines.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. back (soccer and rugby)
Ma fille joue arrière gauche.My daughter plays left back.
b. fullback (rugby)
L’arrière a réalisé un excellent plaquage.The fullback made a great tackle.
c. shooting guard (basketball)
Lucille peut jouer aussi bien meneuse qu'arrière.Lucille can play both point guard and shooting guard.
d. back-row player (volleyball)
L’entraîneur a remplacé un des arrières.The coach replaced one of the back-row players.
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