Reculons (en. Let's go back)
/ʁəky.lɔ̃/
Slang Meanings
Very slowly, with caution.
I step back like a snail when I feel uncomfortable.
Je recule comme un escargot quand je me sens mal à l'aise.
To withdraw from a commitment.
He backtracked, he is retracting on his promise.
Il a fait machine arrière, il recule sur sa promesse.