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le revers
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (other side)
a. reverse side
Une signature et une date figurent sur le revers du tableau.A signature and a date appear on the reverse side of the painting.
b. back
Vérifiez le revers de l’étiquette pour connaître la composition du pull.Check the back of the label to find out what the sweater's made of.
c. reverse (for coins)
Le revers de la pièce représente un arbre.The reverse of the coin depicts a tree.
2. (failure)
a. setback
L’équipe a subi un revers inattendu en finale.The team suffered an unexpected setback in the final.
3. (clothing)
a. lapel (coat or jacket)
Le revers de la veste est en satin.The lapel of the jacket is made of satin.
b. cuff (pants) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Le revers peut aider à protéger le pantalon de l’usure.The cuff can help to protect the pants from wear.
c. turn-up (pants) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Mon grand-père aimait porter des pantalons à revers.My grandfather liked wearing trousers with turn-ups.
a. backhand
Mon revers est plus puissant que mon coup droit.My backhand is more powerful than my forehand.
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