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1 backward
backward ['bækwəd](a) (directed towards the rear) en arrière, rétrograde;∎ without a backward look sans jeter un regard en arrière;∎ backward and forward motion mouvement m de va-et-vient(b) (late in development → country, society, child) arriéré;∎ the backward state of the country le retard dont souffre le pays(c) (reluctant) hésitant, peu disposé;∎ he's not backward about giving his opinion il n'hésite pas à donner son avis;∎ humorous she's not backward at coming forward elle n'hésite pas à se mettre en avant2 adverb►► Economics backward integration intégration f en amont;Computing backward search recherche f arrière -
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backward [ˈbækwəd]1. adjectivea. ( = to the rear) [look, step] en arrière2. adverb= backwards3. compounds* * *['bækwəd] 1.1) ( towards the rear) [look, step] en arrièrebackward roll — roulade f arrière
backward somersault — saut m périlleux (groupé)
2) ( retarded) [child, nation, society, economy] arriéré2.••she isn't backward in coming forward — hum elle n'hésite pas à se mettre en avant
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3 backward
A adj1 ( towards the rear) [glance, look, step] en arrière ; backward roll roulade f arrière ; backward somersault salto m arrière ;2 ( primitive) [culture, nation, society, economy] arriéré ; to be technologically backward souffrir d'un retard technologique ;4 ( hesitant) he wasn't backward about accepting the free trip il n'a pas été long à accepter le voyage gratuit ; she isn't backward in coming forward hum elle n'hésite pas à se mettre en avant. -
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['bækwəd]1) (aimed or directed backwards: He left without a backward glance.) en arrière, vers l'arrière2) (less advanced in mind or body than is normal for one's age: a backward child.) arriéré3) (late in developing a modern culture, mechanization etc: That part of Britain is still very backward; the backward peoples of the world.) arriéré•- backwards - backwards and forwards - bend/fall over backwards -
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ECONOMICS backward integration intégration f en amont ou ascendante;backward pricing rajustement m des prix;COMPUTING backward search recherche f arrière ou vers le haut -
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adj.1) en retard; arriéré; attardé; peu évolué; primitif; dépassé; rétrograde2) pf. en avalEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > backward
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9 backward-compatible
Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > backward-compatible
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10 backward-looking
Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > backward-looking
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11 backward attitude
Pol. attitude passéiste ou rétrogradeEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > backward attitude
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12 backward integration
[con.] intégration en amontEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > backward integration
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13 backward regions
[D] [v.] régions peu évoluéesEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > backward regions
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20 backward overturning
(tractors) capotage, renversement en arrièreEnglish-French dictionary of labour protection > backward overturning
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