revers

/ʁə.vɛʁ/
1.
nounmasculineSing, Plur

lapel (the turned-back part of a coat or jacket)

Le revers de sa veste était orné d'un liseré.

The lapel of his jacket was trimmed with piping.

Synonyms:parement
2.
nounmasculineSing, Plur

backhand (tennis and other racket sports)

Il a marqué un point incroyable avec un revers croisé.

He scored an incredible point with a cross-court backhand.

Synonyms:coup de revers
3.
nounmasculineSing, Plur

setback; defeat; downside

La défaite a été un rude revers pour l'équipe.

The defeat was a heavy setback for the team.

Synonyms:défaite, contretemps, échec