Recul (en. Step back)

/ʁə.kyl/

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A step back when a person does not want to move forward.
Since he failed the test, he is in retreat mode.
Depuis qu'il a échoué au test, il est en mode recul.
To flee an uncomfortable situation.
She took a step back as soon as the conversation turned serious.
Elle a pris le recul dès que la conversation a tourné au sérieux.