envers

envers
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a word and another word (e.g., par, en).
preposition
a. toward
Félicien montre toujours beaucoup de respect envers ses professeurs.Félicien always shows a lot of respect toward his teachers.
b. towards
Tu devrais faire preuve de plus d'indulgence envers tes amis.You should be more forgiving towards your friends.
c. to
Nous avons des obligations envers nos clients.We have obligations to our customers.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. back
Le caissier a griffonné son numéro de téléphone sur l'envers de mon ticket de caisse.The cashier scribbled his phone number on the back of my receipt.
b. reverse side
Vérifiez toujours l'envers du tissu avant de coudre pour ne pas vous tromper de sens.Always check the reverse side of the fabric before sewing so you don't make a mistake.
c. other side
Pourquoi tu as fait une affiche toute blanche ? - Regarde sur l'envers.Why is your poster completely white? - Check the other side.
d. underside
On peut voir de minuscules insectes cachés sur l'envers des feuilles de ce rosier.You can see tiny insects hidden on the underside of this rosebush's leaves.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(hidden reality)
a. flip side
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
La franchise est une vertu, mais son envers, c'est qu'elle peut parfois blesser les gens.Honesty is a virtue, but the flip side is that it can sometimes hurt people.
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