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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
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.
During the battle, the soldiers were instructed to retreat to a more defensible position.
Pendant la bataille, les soldats ont reçu l'ordre de reculer vers une position plus défendable.
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 was n’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.
The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
L'entreprise a dû reculer sur sa décision d'augmenter les prix, en raison des plaintes des clients.
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.
The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
Les randonneurs se sont retirés dans la grotte pour échapper à la chaleur torride.
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.
The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
L'artiste s'est retiré dans un studio éloigné pour se concentrer sur sa nouvelle peinture.
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
Exemples
The army 's retreat prevented total annihilation.
The commander ordered a retreat to higher ground.
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.
He took a silent retreat to clear his mind.
03
the act of withdrawing, stepping back, or moving away from danger or difficulty
Exemples
The hikers ' retreat from the storm was timely.
The animal 's retreat into its burrow signaled fear.
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.
The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
La cabane dans les bois servait de retraite paisible à l'écrivaine pour se concentrer sur son roman.
05
(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.
Soldiers stood at attention during retreat.
06
a signal ordering troops to withdraw from a dangerous position
Exemples
The retreat was sounded just before dawn.
Hearing the retreat, the soldiers began to fall back.
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.
His retreat from the policy angered supporters.
