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    Recula (en. Stepped back)

    /ʁə.ky.la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of retreating or escaping something.
    His retreat in the face of obstacles was evident.
    Sa recula devant les obstacles était évidente.
    Temporary withdrawal to avoid danger or a problem.
    The team's retreat allowed for a reevaluation of the strategy.
    La recula de l'équipe a permis de réévaluer la stratégie.
    Tendency to retreat or avoid confrontations.
    His frequent retreats prevented him from taking on his responsibilities.
    Sa recula fréquente l'empêchait d'assumer ses responsabilités.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin verb 'reculare', meaning 'to step back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a step back
    To act in a way to avoid confrontation.
    faire recula
    strategic retreat
    A deliberate withdrawal to better prepare.
    recula stratégique
    to have a moment of stepping back
    To take time to reflect before acting.
    avoir un moment de recula

    Related Words

    retreat
    Movement backward.
    recul
    avoidance
    Action of evading a danger.
    évitement
    escape
    Action of quickly leaving a situation.
    fuite

    Slang Meanings

    It's when someone backtracks on their words.
    He took a step back after realizing his mistake.
    Il a fait une recula après avoir réalisé son erreur.
    To avoid a direct confrontation.
    She changed the subject to backtrack.
    Elle a fait une recula en changeant de sujet.