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backfire meaning in French
Word Meaning
backfire : pétarader
Pronunciation : backfire
Pronunciation in French : backfire
Part of speech : verb
Definition in English : come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Definition in French : revenir à l'auteur d'une action ayant un effet indésirable
Examples in English :
  • My car backfires frequently.
  • Examples in French :
  • Ma voiture se pétarader fréquemment.
  • Synonyms of backfire
    Synonyms in English
    rebound, fail, miscarry, backlash, misfire
    Synonyms in French
    rebond, échouer, contrecoup
    Antonyms of backfire
    Antonyms in English
    prosper, succeed, achieve
    Antonyms in French
    prospérer, réussir, réaliser
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