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    Recule (en. Back up)

    /ʁə.kyl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Move backward.
    It is important to back up before maneuvering.
    Il est important de reculer avant de manœuvrer.
    Decrease, lower, or withdraw on a given issue.
    The committee decided to backtrack on its decision.
    Le comité a décidé de reculer sur sa décision.
    Express a change of mind under pressure.
    She decided to withdraw under pressure from the protesters.
    Elle a décidé de reculer sous la pression des manifestants.

    Etymology

    From the old French 'reculer', composed of 're-' and 'cul', meaning 'back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a step back
    Temporarily withdrawing from a situation.
    faire un recule
    backward
    By moving backward.
    à reculons
    strategic retreat
    Calculated withdrawal in a difficult situation.
    recule stratégique

    Related Words

    butt
    Rear part of the human body.
    cul
    return
    Act of going back to a place.
    retour

    Slang Meanings

    To back down.
    He backed down when he saw the challenge.
    Il a reculé quand il a vu le challenge.
    To reverse.
    She took a step back on her promises.
    Elle a fait un recule sur ses promesses.