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background

UK
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
US
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Translations

backgroundnoun
backgrounds
pl
UK
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
US
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
The mountains in the background added depth to the landscape painting.
Les montagnes à l'arrière-plan ajoutaient de la profondeur au paysage peint.
Before making a decision, the committee reviewed the background of the case.
Avant de prendre une décision, le comité a examiné le contexte de l'affaire.
bruit de fond
The recording was ruined by constant background noise.
L'enregistrement a été gâché par un bruit de fond constant.
Additional translations
fondSurtout pour une scène, une image ou une composition visuelle.
parcoursPour le parcours scolaire, professionnel ou personnel d'une personne.
Synonyms
setting
context
environment
milieu
framework
backdrop
scene
surroundings
history
upbringing
backgroundverb
backgrounded
Past Simple
backgrounded
Past Participle
backgrounding
Gerund
UK
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
US
/ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
Additional translations
brieferSens journalistique : fournir discrètement des informations de contexte ou confidentielles.
exécuterEn informatique, pour un processus lancé sans rester au premier plan.
backgroundadjective
UK
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
US
/ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
The background mountains in the painting added depth to the landscape.
Les montagnes d'arrière-plan dans le tableau ont ajouté de la profondeur au paysage.
secondairePour une fonction, un rôle ou un élément moins visible ou moins important.
She played a background role in the project, ensuring everything ran smoothly without seeking attention.
Elle a joué un rôle secondaire dans le projet, veillant à ce que tout se déroule bien sans chercher l'attention.

Definitions

backgroundnoun
The part of a scene or picture that is farthest from the viewer, often providing context or setting for the main subject.
The mountains in the background added depth to the landscape painting.
A person's education, experience, and social circumstances that form their history or identity.
She has a strong academic background in biology.
Information or circumstances that help to explain or contextualize a situation or event.
Before making a decision, the committee reviewed the background of the case.
A position or area that is not the main focus, often less noticeable or important.
He preferred to work in the background, letting others take the spotlight.
A continuous, low-level sound, signal, or radiation that is usually unnoticed but may interfere with what is being observed or listened to.
The recording was ruined by constant background noise.
A task or process that runs while the user is engaged with other tasks, especially in computing environments.
The antivirus program runs in the background so it doesn't slow down other applications.
backgroundverb
To provide contextual or confidential information to (someone), especially a journalist, often on condition that the source not be named.
The official backgrounded several reporters on the upcoming policy changes.
To move (a task or process) so that it runs out of direct view while other tasks are performed.
You can background the job with Ctrl-Z and continue working in the terminal.
backgroundadjective
Relating to the part of a scene or picture that is farthest from the viewer.
The background mountains in the painting added depth to the landscape.
Serving as a less prominent or less noticeable element in a situation or context.
She played a background role in the project, ensuring everything ran smoothly without seeking attention.
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