Reculé (en. Set back)

/ʁə.kyle/

Synonyms

  • déplacé
  • diminué
  • en arrière
  • retraité

Slang Meanings

To retreat into oneself.
He is retreating; he doesn’t want to talk to anyone anymore.
Il recule, il ne veut plus parler à personne.
To express a certain weakness or cowardice.
He backed down from the challenge.
Il a reculé devant le défi.