bow out in French
bow out in French is incliner, tirer sa révérence — bow out means to withdraw from a contest, role or commitment, especially gracefully and by your own choice.
bow out in French
incliner
(idiomatic) To resign, or leave, with one's credibility or reputation still intact.
tirer sa révérence
(idiomatic) To resign, or leave, with one's credibility or reputation still intact.
What does "bow out" mean?
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verb To withdraw from a contest, role or commitment, especially gracefully and by your own choice.
"She bowed out of the race two weeks before the vote."
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verb Of a team or competitor, to be eliminated from a competition.
"They bowed out in the quarter-finals on penalties."
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bow out in a sentence
- She bowed out of the race two weeks before the vote.
- After thirty years behind the bar, he's bowing out at the end of the month.
- They bowed out in the quarter-finals on penalties.
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What is "bow out" in French?
"bow out" in French is incliner, tirer sa révérence. bow out means: To withdraw from a contest, role or commitment, especially gracefully and by your own choice.
How do you use "bow out" in a sentence?
Example: "She bowed out of the race two weeks before the vote." In French, "bow out" is incliner, tirer sa révérence.
Are there other ways to say "bow out" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "bow out": incliner, tirer sa révérence.
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