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    Retirez-vous (en. Withdraw)

    /ʁə.tiʁ.ə.vu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    An order given to someone to leave a place.
    When the fire alarm sounds, it is important to say: 'Evacuate immediately!'
    Lorsque l'on entend le feu d'alarme, il est important de dire : 'Retirez-vous immédiatement !'
    An invitation to disengage from a situation.
    To avoid any argument, she added: 'Leave if it bothers you.'
    Pour éviter toute dispute, elle a ajouté : 'Retirez-vous si cela vous dérange.'
    An expression used to signal taking distance.
    In case of danger, the guide told the visitors: 'Leave the area.'
    En cas de danger, le guide a dit aux visiteurs : 'Retirez-vous de la zone.'

    Etymology

    The word 'retirez-vous' is derived from the verb 'retirer', meaning to move backward or to distance oneself, combined with 'vous' which indicates the second person plural.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Get away from there!
    A request for someone to leave a place immediately.
    Retirez-vous de là !
    Withdraw for your safety!
    Advice given for personal protection.
    Retirez-vous pour votre sécurité !
    Please leave calmly.
    Instruction to leave without creating tension.
    Retirez-vous calmement.

    Related Words

    retirer
    Move or remove something.
    retirer
    éloigner
    Make someone or something disappear or distance oneself from someone or something.
    éloigner
    s'éloigner
    Take distance from a place.
    s'éloigner

    Slang Meanings

    To associate with a discreet exit.
    He told me to pull back when it got too noisy.
    Il m'a dit de me retirer quand ça devenait trop bruyant.
    To leave quietly.
    She just withdrew to avoid creating an uncomfortable situation.
    Elle s'est juste retirée pour éviter de créer une situation inconfortable.