lie behind in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for lie behind in the English»French Dictionary

I.lie [Brit lʌɪ, Am laɪ] N

II.lie <pres part lying; pret, pp lied> [Brit lʌɪ, Am laɪ] VB trans

2. lie < pres part lying; prét lay; pp lain; also for senses 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8>:

3. lie (be situated) (gen):

lie MATH point:

See also wait, land

I.wait [Brit weɪt, Am weɪt] N

1. wait (remain patiently):

tu vas voir! inf
wait for it! MIL

I.land [Brit land, Am lænd] N

I.behind [Brit bɪˈhʌɪnd, Am bəˈhaɪnd] N inf When used as a preposition to talk about the physical position of something, behind is translated by derrière: behind the house = derrière la maison.
behind is sometimes used in verb combinations (fall behind, lag behind etc.). For translations, consult the appropriate verb entry (fall behind, lag behind etc.).
For adverbial uses and figurative prepositional uses see the entry below.

II.behind [Brit bɪˈhʌɪnd, Am bəˈhaɪnd] ADJ

III.behind [Brit bɪˈhʌɪnd, Am bəˈhaɪnd] ADV

IV.behind [Brit bɪˈhʌɪnd, Am bəˈhaɪnd] PREP

See also lag behind, fall behind

I.lag behind VB [Brit laɡ -, Am læɡ -] (lag behind)

II.lag behind VB [Brit laɡ -, Am læɡ -] (lag behind [sb/sth])

I.fall behind VB [Brit fɔːl -, Am fɔl -] (fall behind)

II.fall behind VB [Brit fɔːl -, Am fɔl -] (fall behind [sth/sb])

lie behind in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for lie behind in the English»French Dictionary

III.behind [bɪˈhaɪnd] N (buttocks)

II.lie2 [laɪ] N no pl Brit, Aus

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On a broader spectrum, an understanding of the processes that lie behind fibrillogenesis would allow for great advancements in the field of regenerative medicine.
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His focus is on the immediate, on feelings and desires that lie behind verbal and nonverbal messages, and on their clear and complete delivery.
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This factor, rather than any increase in foreign protectionism, appeared to lie behind the acceleration of overseas investments after 1985.
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Although his friends all find this behaviour suspicious, none of them can understand what might lie behind it.
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This article discusses the principles that lie behind the concepts of need and affordability and the ways they have been defined.
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The effect of the proposed prosecutions, he said, would be rather to exacerbate than to assuage the feelings which lie behind the defamation of groups.
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The approach seeks to make explicit the normative assumptions that lie behind its analysis, and to be a hosting metaphor that will encourage political debate about societal preferences.
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A local conflict related to tax issues between various families on the island is also believed to lie behind the result.
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Several soaks, known as "lirri", lie behind the beach and were traditionally important as sources of fresh water.
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They noted that earlier studies suggested that ignorance of standards of performance lie behind a great deal of incorrect self assessments of competence.
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