How is the word de derrière translated from French to English

English translation
Hind
adjective

Situé à l'arrière, surtout pour les pattes d'un animal.

At the back, especially of an animal's legs.

Examples with “de derrière”

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  • Le chien s'est dressé sur ses pattes de derrière. — The dog stood up on its hind legs.

  • Une biche et son faon ont traversé le pré. — A hind and her calf crossed the meadow.

  • Les pattes de derrière du lapin ont laissé des traces profondes dans la neige. — The rabbit's hind feet left deep marks in the snow.

  • Nous avons vu une biche boire au ruisseau. — We saw a hind drinking at the stream.

  • La blessure est-elle à la patte avant ou à celle de derrière ? — Is the injury on the front or the hind leg?

  • Est-ce une biche ou un jeune cerf ? — Is that a hind or a young stag?

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