to not do what one said one would do
ne pas faire ce que l'on a dit que l'on ferait (ne pas faire ce que l'on a dit que l'on ferait)
"He went back on his word about helping me."
"Il n'a pas tenu sa parole concernant m'aider." (Il n'a pas tenu sa parole concernant m'aider.)
to introduce an idea subtly to influence someone later
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
to be in favor with someone
to have a lot of energy and enthusiasm
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
According to my understanding or opinion