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    Reculant (en. Backing down)

    /ʁə.ky.lɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who withdraws by moving away.
    The reversing vehicle was attentive to the pedestrians.
    Le véhicule reculant a fait attention aux piétons.
    Who shows a tendency to decrease or reduce.
    The real estate market is currently declining.
    Le marché immobilier est actuellement reculant.
    Who demonstrates hesitation or retreat in relation to a situation.
    He exhibits a retreating behavior in the face of new responsibilities.
    Il a un comportement reculant face aux nouvelles responsabilités.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'reculer', originating from the prefix 're-' meaning back and 'culer' meaning to push or carry.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to withdraw
    To disengage from a situation or responsibility.
    se mettre en retrait
    to step back slowly
    To act with hesitation or caution.
    reculer à petits pas
    to have retreats
    To make concessions or be hesitant about a decision.
    avoir des reculades

    Related Words

    recul
    Action of withdrawing.
    recul
    degrowth
    Situation of gradual decrease.
    décroissance
    hesitation
    Indecision or uncertainty in a choice.
    hésitation

    Slang Meanings

    To pull back
    He is starting to pull back on his commitments.
    Il commence à tirer arrière dans ses engagements.
    To backtrack
    She decided to backtrack on her promise.
    Elle a décidé de faire machine arrière sur sa promesse.