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Définition et signification de « retreat » en anglais

to retreat
01

se retirer, reculer

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak 
Intransitive
to retreat definition and meaning
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verbe de mouvement
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retreat
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retreats
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participe passé
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Exemples
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield. 

Face à des forces ennemies écrasantes, le bataillon a décidé de battre en retraite du champ de bataille.

02

se retirer, reculer

to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something 
Intransitive
Exemples
He quickly retreated from his position after realizing it wasn’t well-received by the team. 

Il a rapidement retraité de sa position après avoir réalisé qu'elle n'était pas bien reçue par l'équipe.

03

se retirer, reculer

to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant 
Intransitive
Exemples
When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade. 

Quand le soleil brûle, les lézards se retirent à l'ombre.

04

se retirer, s'isoler

to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict 
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
Exemples
After a long week, she decided to retreat to the cabin in the woods for some peace and quiet. 

Après une longue semaine, elle a décidé de se retirer dans la cabane dans les bois pour un peu de paix et de tranquillité.

Retreat
01

retraite, repli

the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy 
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
abstrait
composition morphologique
composé
dénombrable
forme plurielle
retreats
Exemples
The army's retreat prevented total annihilation. 

La retraite de l'armée a empêché l'anéantissement total.

02

refuge, retraite, isolement

the act of withdrawing to a peaceful or private place for rest, meditation, or spiritual renewal 
Exemples
She went on a weekend retreat to escape city life. 

Elle est partie en retraite de week-end pour échapper à la vie citadine.

03

retraite, repli

the act of withdrawing, stepping back, or moving away from danger or difficulty 
Exemples
The hikers' retreat from the storm was timely. 

La retraite des randonneurs face à la tempête était opportune.

04

retraite, refuge

a quiet and private place where one can be alone 
Exemples
She found solace in her garden retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. 

Elle a trouvé du réconfort dans son jardin retraite, loin de l'agitation de la vie urbaine.

05

la retraite, la sonnerie de la retraite

(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag 
Exemples
The retreat sounded as the sun set behind the camp. 

La retraite sonnait au coucher du soleil derrière le camp.

06

retraite, repli

a signal ordering troops to withdraw from a dangerous position 
Exemples
The retreat was sounded just before dawn. 

La retraite fut sonnée juste avant l'aube.

07

retraite

the act of backing down or reversing a position due to criticism or opposition 
Exemples
The company made a retreat after public backlash. 

L'entreprise a effectué un repli après le tollé public.

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