Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arriere

Noun
[a-ree-air]
Definition
A term used to refer to the rear or back part of something, often used in a literal or figurative sense.
Examples
  • The arriere of the house had a beautiful garden.
  • In ballet, the dancer executed an arriere movement with grace.
  • The arriere of the car was damaged in the accident.
Meaning
In French, ‘arrière’ translates to ‘back’ or ‘rear.’ It is often used to describe the position or direction that is opposite to the front.
Synonyms
  • rear
  • back
  • hind
  • posterior