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rear

UK
/rɪə/
US
/rɪr/

Translations

rearnoun
rears
pl
UK
/rɪə/
US
/rɪr/
arrièrePartie située à l’arrière d’un objet, d’un véhicule ou d’un lieu.
There is a small garden at the rear of the house.
Il y a un petit jardin à l’arrière de la maison.
Additional translations
arrièreTerme militaire.
derrièreSoutenu ou plus familier selon le contexte; pour les fesses, euphémisme courant.
Synonyms
back
hind
posterior
backside
butt
rump
rear end
hindquarters
stern
aft
tail
rearverb
reared
Past Simple
reared
Past Participle
rearing
Gerund
éleverÉlever et nourrir des enfants ou des animaux jusqu’à l’âge adulte.
They reared three sons on the family farm.
Ils ont élevé trois fils dans la ferme familiale.
se cabrerPour un animal, surtout un cheval.
The horse reared suddenly when it heard the thunder.
Le cheval s’est cabré soudainement en entendant le tonnerre.
érigerConstruire ou dresser en hauteur, souvent dans un contexte formel ou littéraire.
They reared a monument in honor of the fallen heroes.
Ils ont érigé un monument en l’honneur des héros tombés.
Additional translations
se dresserMonter haut au-dessus de quelque chose; style littéraire.
Synonyms
raise
bring up
nurture
foster
nurse
parent
care for
educate
train
breed
cultivate
rear up
rise
stand up
erect
build
hoist
lift
set up
upbring
rearadjective
rearer
Comp.
rearest
Super.
UK
/rɪə/
US
/rɪr/
arrièreEn position derrière; invariable en français.
The rear door of the building was locked.
La porte arrière du bâtiment était verrouillée.
Synonyms
back
hind
posterior
last
final

Definitions

rearnoun
The back part of something, especially a building, vehicle, or area.
There is a small garden at the rear of the house.
The part of a military force or position that is furthest from the enemy; the back lines.
Medical tents were set up in the rear to treat the wounded.
The buttocks; the backside.
He slipped and landed right on his rear.
rearverb
To raise and care for children or young animals until they are fully grown.
They reared three sons on the family farm.
(Of an animal) to rise on the hind legs or to cause something to rise upright.
The horse reared suddenly when it heard the thunder.
To build or erect something.
They reared a monument in honor of the fallen heroes.
To rise high or tower above something.
Snow-capped peaks reared above the valley floor.
rearadjective
Located at the back or hindmost part.
The rear door of the building was locked.
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