B2 Expression Neutral

faire un pas en arrière

take a step back

Practice it

Meaning

To pause and reconsider a situation or decision.

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Cultural Background

French business culture prizes the 'recul' (perspective) before finalizing any major contract.

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Use it to sound wise

Using this phrase shows you are a thoughtful person.

Meaning

To pause and reconsider a situation or decision.

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Use it to sound wise

Using this phrase shows you are a thoughtful person.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Il faut _____ un pas en arrière.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: faire

The idiom is 'faire un pas en arrière'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Il faut _____ un pas en arrière.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: faire

The idiom is 'faire un pas en arrière'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral and works in almost any situation.

Related Phrases

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Prendre du recul

synonym

To gain perspective

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