Rechercher
to backfire
01
avoir l’effet inverse que prévu, se retourner contre
to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended
Intransitive
Example
Trying to gain popularity, the politician 's controversial statement backfired, causing a public outcry.
The company 's decision to cut costs unexpectedly backfired, leading to a decline in product quality.
The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives.
02
faire des feux contrôlés, pratiquer l'incendie contrôlé
to intentionally start a small fire in order to control or prevent the spread of a larger fire
Intransitive
03
avoir une détonation, démarrer en toussant
(of a vehicle or its engine) to experience an explosion in the engine or exhaust system due to improper timing, causing a loud noise or malfunction
Intransitive
Backfire
01
recul, revers
a miscalculation that recoils on its maker
02
retour de flamme, explosion
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
Example
A backfire could indicate issues with fuel mixture or ignition timing.
The mechanic diagnosed the backfire as a result of a faulty spark plug.
The old car occasionally experienced a backfire when starting up.
03
recul, détonation arrière
the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
04
retour de flamme, feu de contre-attaque
a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
Exemple
Trying to gain popularity, the politician's controversial statement backfired, causing a public outcry.
The company's decision to cut costs unexpectedly backfired, leading to a decline in product quality.
The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives.
The attempt to speed up the project by cutting corners backfired, resulting in delays and errors.
His attempt to prank his friend backfired when she turned the tables on him.
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