backyard
US /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/
UK /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/
1.
jardin, arrière-cour
a yard at the back of a house, typically enclosed by a fence or walls.
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The kids are playing in the backyard.
Les enfants jouent dans le jardin.
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We had a barbecue in our backyard last weekend.
Nous avons fait un barbecue dans notre jardin le week-end dernier.
2.
domaine de prédilection, arrière-cour
a person's own area of activity or interest; one's own sphere of influence.
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He considers the entire region his backyard.
Il considère toute la région comme son arrière-cour.
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Local politics is his backyard, he knows everything about it.
La politique locale est son domaine de prédilection, il en sait tout.