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    Retranché (en. Retrenched)

    /ʁə.tʁɑ̃.ʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is withdrawn or removed from others.
    He felt retrenched during the meeting.
    Il se sentait retranché lors de la réunion.
    Denoting a defensive or oppositional attitude.
    She adopted a retrenched viewpoint on the topic.
    Elle a adopté un point de vue retranché sur le sujet.
    Referring to an isolated or protected space.
    They found a secluded corner in the garden.
    Ils ont trouvé un coin retranché dans le jardin.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'retrancher', derived from the Latin 'retractare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be entrenched
    To be in a defensive or isolated situation.
    être retranché
    to relinquish one's rights
    To give up certain rights or claims.
    retrancher ses droits

    Related Words

    to retrench
    To take a measure to protect oneself or withdraw.
    retrancher
    withdrawal
    The action of retreating or removing something.
    retrait
    to retreat
    To move backward, often as a precaution.
    reculer

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the defensive.
    He was very retrenched during the discussion.
    Il était très retranché pendant la discussion.
    To withdraw to avoid conflicts.
    She decided to withdraw from debates for the time being.
    Elle a décidé de se retrancher des débats pour le moment.