English-French translations for behind the scenes

dans les coulissesNous devons cependant reconnaître que, dans les coulisses, certains tentent d'affaiblir cette résolution. However, we must concede that attempts are being made to weaken that resolution behind the scenes. Pour reprendre l' expression fort à propos de la présidente du Conseil, notre rôle s' est borné à nous faire entendre et à nous lamenter dans les coulisses de La Haye. As the President-in-Council stated a moment ago, we sang and lamented behind the scenes, but to no avail. Je sais, Monsieur le Commissaire, que vous avez été très actif dans les coulisses afin que nous puissions parvenir à une solution raisonnable et pragmatique. I know, Commissioner, that you were very active behind the scenes so that we could come to a reasonable and pragmatic solution.
de l'autre côté du décor

en coulisseLes développements politiques intervenus en coulisses ne l'ont cependant pas permis. Political developments behind the scenes, however, have not permitted this. Dès lors, si ce qui se passe en coulisses vous pose problème, dites-le-moi. So if you have a problem about what is going on behind the scenes, talk to me. Il se peut qu'en coulisses, des pressions aient déjà été exercées. It may be that some influence has already been brought to bear behind the scenes here.

behind the scenery and stage area; backstage; among the actors; during the production or rehearsal
In secret; out of public view
Being or working out in secret or out of public view

Many videos come with features that show what went on behind the scenes to make the movie and special effects
The government has been negotiating behind the scenes with the separatists for months

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