Backward movement, setback, slip - Recul (The 2499th Most Common French Word)

The translation for Backward movement, setback, slip in French is Recul. It can be used as noun. It is the 2499th most commonly used word in French, classified as a B2 word. This word often comes up when talking about cooperation, sickness & injuries, activities & movements. You can find example sentences below to provide context, and you can also listen to how the word is pronounced. Practice this and the other 3000 most common French words with over 60000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types by downloading our app.

Pronunciation

English: backward movement, setback, slip

French: recul

Examples


Some people are trying to characterize this tremendous progress as a setback.	Certains essaient de qualifier de recul un progrès aussi important.
Don't let this chance slip by.	Ne laisse pas filer cette chance.
Don't let the chance slip	Ne laissez pas passer la chance
Slip on your shoes.	Enfile tes chaussures.
Am I slipping	Est-ce que je glisse
Tom slipped out of the classroom.	Tom s'est glissé hors de la classe.
He slipped on the ice.	Il a glissé sur la glace.
She slipped into her clothes.	Elle enfila ses vêtements.

Slip of the tongue.	Erreur de prononciation.
Her name slipped my mind.	Son nom m'a échappé.
Despite all his setbacks, he remains an optimist.	Malgré tous ses revers, il reste optimiste.
It's only a minor setback.	Ce n'est qu'un léger contretemps.
Careful! The floor is slippery.	Attention ! Le sol est glissant.
The floor is very slippery.	Le sol est très glissant.
Tom slipped.	Tom a glissé.
Be careful not to slip.	Fais attention de ne pas glisser
It's a slippery slope.	C'est une pente savonneuse.
She slipped.	Elle a glissé.
Slip this into your purse.	Glisse-le dans ton sac à main.
That totally slipped my mind.	Cela m'a totalement échappé.
The road is slippery.	La route est glissante.