English–French
“throwback” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/atavizm/
Example
Le médecin a expliqué que c'était un atavisme hérité.
The doctor explained that it was an inherited throwback.
How to say “throwback” in French
“Throwback” in French is atavisme.
A dormant ancestral feature emerging again after several generations without appearing.
Example sentences with atavisme
Dans leur famille, ce comportement est perçu comme un atavisme.
In their family, this behavior is seen as an atavism.
Tips for using atavisme
- In figurative French, atavisme can refer to the return of an old social or political pattern and often carries a critical tone.