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How is the phrase se retourner contre translated from French to English

Produire l'effet inverse de celui recherché.

To have the opposite effect to the one wanted.

verb
English translation
Backfire

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  • Sa blague s'est retournée contre lui et a fâché tout le monde. — His joke backfired and everyone got upset.

  • Cette stratégie pourrait facilement se retourner contre nous. — That strategy could easily backfire.

  • Et si le plan se retournait contre nous ? — And what if the plan backfires?

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FAQ about “se retourner contre”

How is “se retourner contre” translated from French?
“se retourner contre” translates into English as “Backfire”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “se retourner contre” mean?
Meaning of “se retourner contre”: Produire l'effet inverse de celui recherché. In English — “Backfire”.
What part of speech is “se retourner contre”?
“se retourner contre” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “se retourner contre”?
Example sentences with “se retourner contre” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “se retourner contre”?
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