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faire marche arrière
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (automobile)
a. to reverse
J'ai dû faire marche arrière avec prudence pour sortir du garage.I had to reverse carefully to get out of the garage.
b. to back up
Bastien a fait marche arrière car il s'était engagé dans une impasse.Bastien backed up because he had driven into a dead end.
2. (figurative) (to go back on one's position)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to backpedal (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Après réflexion, Mélina a décidé de faire marche arrière sur son projet.After giving it some thought, Mélina decided to backpedal on her plan.
b. to back out
J'avais accepté le poste, mais j'ai finalement fait marche arrière.I had accepted the job, but I eventually backed out.
c. to back down
Le directeur a fait marche arrière devant la colère des employés.The director backed down in the face of the employees' anger.
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