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    Retirait (en. Withdrew)

    /ʁə.ti.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To set something aside, remove or take away.
    She was taking off her coat before entering.
    Elle retirait son manteau avant d'entrer.
    To take a step back, to withdraw from a situation.
    He was withdrawing from discussions to avoid conflicts.
    Il se retirait des discussions pour éviter les conflits.
    To remove a portion of an amount or score.
    He was withdrawing an amount from his bank account.
    Il retirait une somme de son compte en banque.
    To disengage, to withdraw.
    She was withdrawing her application from the competition.
    Elle retirait sa candidature du concours.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'retirer', coming from the prefix 're-' and 'tirer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to withdraw from circulation
    To remove something or from somewhere.
    retirer de la circulation
    to withdraw one's support
    To disengage from support or assistance.
    retirer son soutient
    to withdraw a complaint
    To cancel a complaint or accusation.
    retirer une plainte

    Related Words

    withdraw
    Action of taking something back or putting aside.
    retirer
    withdrawal
    Action of withdrawing or removing something.
    retrait
    to draw
    To take, to extract or remove something.
    tirer

    Slang Meanings

    To withdraw from a social group.
    He decided to withdraw from the group because he didn't feel he belonged.
    Il a décidé de se retirer du groupe parce qu'il ne se sentait pas à sa place.
    To be let down by one's friends.
    He felt withdrawn after his friends abandoned him.
    Il se sentait retiré après que ses amis l'aient abandonné.