back entrance

• Entrée secondaire ou moins visible d'un bâtiment ou d'un lieu, souvent utilisée pour les livraisons, l'accès du personnel ou pour passer discrètement.

A secondary or less visible entrance to a building or property, often used for deliveries, service access, or discreet entry.

1. Rear door or access pointB1formal

   An alternative door or passage located at the back of a building, often used for service or private entry.

   entrée de service

   • The delivery drivers use the back entrance to avoid the main lobby.
   • She slipped out through the back entrance to avoid the crowd.
   • The back entrance leads directly to the kitchen.

2. Covert or indirect methodB2informal

   A way of gaining access or achieving something that is not direct or official, often implying secrecy or avoidance of rules.

   voie indirecte

   • He got the job through the back entrance, using his connections.
   • They tried to use a back entrance to bypass the security check.
   • The company used a back entrance to avoid paying taxes.