backhand

• Se dit d'un commentaire ou d'un compliment qui est indirect, ambigu ou subtilement insultant, souvent en apparence flatteur mais en réalité désobligeant.

Describes a remark or compliment that is indirect, ambiguous, or subtly insulting.

1. Racket stroke typeB1formalsport

   Describes a stroke in tennis or similar sports where the back of the hand faces the direction of the swing, typically made across the body.

   Revers

   • She practiced her backhand swing for hours.
   • His backhand return was surprisingly powerful.
   • The coach focused on improving their backhand technique.

   Antonymesforehand

2. Handwriting styleB2formal

   Describes handwriting where the letters slant backward, usually to the left.

   Écriture penchée en arrière

   • Her backhand script was elegant but hard to read.
   • The note was written in a distinctive backhand style.
   • Backhand writing is less common in modern times.

   Synonymesbackhandedleft-slanting

• Nom désignant dans les sports de raquette (comme le tennis) un coup ou un revers effectué avec le dos de la main orienté vers la direction de la frappe, ou encore une écriture inclinée vers la gauche (ou en arrière).

A noun referring to a stroke or return in sports like tennis, made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, or a style of handwriting with letters slanting backward.

1. Tennis strokeB1formalsport

   A return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, typically in tennis or similar racket sports.

   Revers

   • She practiced her backhand for hours on the court.
   • His backhand shot was powerful and accurate.
   • The player won the point with a cross-court backhand.

   Antonymesforehand

2. Hit a tennis ball backhandB1formalsport

   To strike a tennis ball using a backhand motion, where the back of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.

   revers (au tennis)

   • He backhanded the ball down the line.
   • She prefers to backhand rather than use a forehand.
   • The coach taught him how to backhand effectively.

3. Racket stroke descriptionB2formalsport

   Describing racket strokes made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   Revers (au tennis, etc.)

   • The backhand swing requires good wrist control.
   • He executed a perfect backhand volley.
   • Her backhand technique improved after training.

   Synonymesbackhand shotbackhand stroke

   Antonymesforehand

4. Handwriting styleC1formal

   A style of handwriting where the letters slant backward, typically to the left.

   Écriture penchée en arrière

   • Her backhand script was elegant but hard to read.
   • The letter was written in a distinctive backhand style.
   • Backhand handwriting is less common in modern times.

• Verbe signifiant frapper quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec le dos de la main, ou, dans le sport, frapper une balle avec le revers de la raquette.

A verb used to indicate striking or hitting someone or something with the back of the hand, or in sports, hitting a ball with a backhand stroke.

1. Hit a ball backhandB2formalsport

   To strike a ball, especially in tennis or similar sports, with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   frapper en revers

   • She backhanded the ball cross-court for a winner.
   • He prefers to backhand rather than use a forehand.
   • The player backhanded the return with great precision.

   Antonymesforehand

2. Make a backhand strokeB2formalsport

   To execute a racket stroke made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   Frapper en revers

   • He backhanded the shuttlecock to the opponent's backcourt.
   • The coach taught her how to backhand properly.
   • She backhanded the ball with a smooth, fluid motion.

   Antonymesforehand

3. Write with backward slantC1formal

   To write in a style where the letters slant backward, typically to the left.

   Écrire en inclinant vers la gauche

   • The calligrapher backhanded the letters for a unique effect.
   • His handwriting backhands slightly, giving it a distinctive look.
   • She backhanded the note, making it hard to read.