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    Retraite (en. Retirement)

    /ʁətʁait/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of someone who ceases their professional activity.
    He retired after 30 years of service.
    Il a pris sa retraite après 30 ans de service.
    Moment when one withdraws to rest.
    She retires to her home in the countryside.
    Elle se retire à la retraite dans sa maison à la campagne.
    Right or period during which one receives a retirement pension.
    Retirement is calculated based on the contributions paid.
    La retraite est calculée en fonction des cotisations versées.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'retractare' meaning 'to draw back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to retire
    To stop working to benefit from retirement.
    partir à la retraite
    to be retired
    To be in the phase of life where one no longer works.
    être à la retraite
    to prepare for retirement
    To administratively and financially plan for the cessation of activity.
    préparer sa retraite
    early retirement
    Retirement taken before the legal age.
    retraite anticipée

    Related Words

    pension
    Sum of money regularly received by a person in retirement.
    pension
    contribution
    Sum paid by an employee to ensure retirement.
    cotisation
    pension fund
    Institution that manages contributions for retirement financing.
    fonds de pension

    Slang Meanings

    To take one's leave
    He decided to take his leave and enjoy life.
    Il a décidé de tirer sa révérence et de profiter de la vie.
    To take off
    After years at the office, she takes off for her retirement.
    Après des années au bureau, elle se fait la belle pour sa retraite.