recant in French
recant in French is rétracter, retirer, se rétracter — recant means to formally take back a statement or belief you previously expressed, especially in public.
recant in French
rétracter
(ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
retirer
(ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
se rétracter
(ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
What does "recant" mean?
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verb To formally take back a statement or belief you previously expressed, especially in public.
"Under pressure, the scientist was forced to recant his findings."
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recant in a sentence
- Under pressure, the scientist was forced to recant his findings.
- She refused to recant her testimony even in court.
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What is "recant" in French?
"recant" in French is rétracter, retirer, se rétracter. recant means: To formally take back a statement or belief you previously expressed, especially in public.
How do you use "recant" in a sentence?
Example: "Under pressure, the scientist was forced to recant his findings." In French, "recant" is rétracter, retirer, se rétracter.
Are there other ways to say "recant" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "recant": rétracter, retirer, se rétracter.
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