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    Recul (en. Step back)

    /ʁə.kyl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement backward.
    The retreat of the water at low tide is impressive.
    Le recul de l'eau lors de la marée basse est impressionnant.
    The state of what is withdrawing, what is moving away.
    He observed the retreat of the glaciers in the Alps.
    Il a observé le recul des glaciers dans les Alpes.
    Retreat in military strategy.
    The general ordered the retreat of his troops.
    Le général a ordonné le recul de ses troupes.
    verb
    adjective
    adverb

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'reculer', derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to back away from a problem
    Avoiding facing a problem.
    reculer devant un problème
    to take a step back
    Emotionally or intellectually distancing oneself from a situation.
    prendre du recul
    to indicate a retreat
    Indicating a decrease or loss of position.
    marquer un recul
    to have perspective
    Having a clear perspective or vision on a situation.
    avoir du recul

    Related Words

    reculade
    Action of backing away, often used to denote a retreat in the face of difficulties.
    reculade
    reculer
    Movement backward, moving towards the back.
    reculer
    retrograder
    To move backward in rank or position.
    retrograder

    Slang Meanings

    A step back when a person does not want to move forward.
    Since he failed the test, he is in retreat mode.
    Depuis qu'il a échoué au test, il est en mode recul.
    To flee an uncomfortable situation.
    She took a step back as soon as the conversation turned serious.
    Elle a pris le recul dès que la conversation a tourné au sérieux.