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    Retirant (en. Removing)

    /ʁə.ti.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who withdraws from a place, situation, or commitment.
    The withdrawer took a break to reflect on their future.
    Le retirant a pris une pause pour réfléchir à son avenir.
    In a military context, a soldier who withdraws from the front line.
    The withdrawer was praised for their strategic wisdom.
    Le retirant a été félicité pour sa sagesse stratégique.
    An elderly person who withdraws from active life.
    The withdrawer is enjoying retirement to travel.
    Le retirant profite de sa retraite pour voyager.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'retirer' with the suffix -ant, indicating an ongoing action or an agent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to withdraw into one's shell
    Taking emotional or social distance.
    se retirer dans sa coquille
    a strategic withdrawer
    A person who withdraws from a situation to better plan their next action.
    un retirant stratégique
    withdrawing from active life
    A person who has stopped working.
    retirant de la vie active

    Related Words

    withdrawal
    The action of withdrawing.
    retrait
    retreat
    The act of retreating, often used in a military context.
    retreat
    retirement
    The period during which a person ceases their professional activity.
    retraite

    Slang Meanings

    To go into pause mode.
    After a few years of work, he goes into withdrawer mode.
    Après quelques années de boulot, il se met en mode retirant.
    To undertake a spiritual or personal retreat.
    She went on a retreat to reflect on her life.
    Elle est partie en retirant pour réfléchir à sa vie.