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recede in French

recede in French is reculer, se retirer — recede means to move gradually back or away from a previous position.

recede in French

reculer
verb
To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
se retirer
verb
To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.

What does "recede" mean?

  1. verb To move gradually back or away from a previous position.
    "The floodwaters began to recede after two days."
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recede in a sentence

  • The floodwaters began to recede after two days.
  • His hairline started receding in his late twenties.

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What is "recede" in French?

"recede" in French is reculer, se retirer. recede means: To move gradually back or away from a previous position.

How do you use "recede" in a sentence?

Example: "The floodwaters began to recede after two days." In French, "recede" is reculer, se retirer.

Are there other ways to say "recede" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "recede": reculer, se retirer.

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