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back and forth noun

  • The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.
 va-et-vient, allées et venues

back and forth adverb

  • From one place to another and back again.
 aller-retour, va-et-vient
pace back and forth
faire les cent pas
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