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    Reculé (en. Set back)

    /ʁə.kyle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has been placed further away.
    The piece of furniture was pushed back in the corner of the room.
    Le meuble était reculé dans le coin de la pièce.
    That has decreased or regressed.
    He observed a decline in his sales figures.
    Il a observé un reculé de ses chiffres de vente.
    Referring to something that has lost importance or impact.
    His popularity has receded after the scandal.
    Sa popularité a été reculé après le scandale.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'reculer', formed from the prefix 're-' and 'cul', meaning to move backward.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a step back
    To gain perspective on a situation.
    faire un pas en arrière
    to be in a retracted position
    To be at a great distance from something.
    être dans le reculé
    to back away from an obstacle
    To face a difficulty and choose not to move forward.
    reculer devant un obstacle

    Related Words

    retreat
    Move backward.
    reculer
    recede
    A movement backward.
    recule
    receded
    State of something that has been pushed back.
    reculé

    Slang Meanings

    To retreat into oneself.
    He is retreating; he doesn’t want to talk to anyone anymore.
    Il recule, il ne veut plus parler à personne.
    To express a certain weakness or cowardice.
    He backed down from the challenge.
    Il a reculé devant le défi.