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to flash back
[phrase form: flash]
01
retour en arrière, flash-back
(of movies, novels, etc.) to present a scene or sequence that depicts events in the past
Exemples
The novel effectively flashes back to the protagonist's youth, highlighting formative experiences.
Le roman retourne en arrière efficacement vers la jeunesse du protagoniste, mettant en lumière des expériences formatrices.
02
faire un flash-back, revivre
to suddenly and vividly remember a past event, often in a way that feels as if one is reliving it
Exemples
The song playing on the radio made him flash back to his high school prom.
La chanson passant à la radio lui a fait revoir son bal de fin d'études.
03
réagir vivement, riposter
to respond swiftly and often angrily to a comment, question, etc.
Exemples
Her colleague 's criticism led her to flash back with a pointed and heated response.
Les critiques de son collègue l'ont amenée à réagir vivement avec une réponse cinglante et passionnée.
