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retreat in French

retreat in French is retraite, retirer, replier — retreat means the act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

retreat in French

retraite
noun
retirer
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
replier
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
battre en retraite
verb
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.

What does "retreat" mean?

  1. noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
    "The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in."
  2. noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
    "They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains."
  3. verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
    "The troops retreated to higher ground."

retreat in a sentence

  • The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in.
  • The soldiers began an orderly retreat under heavy fire.
  • They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains.
  • She went on a silent meditation retreat to clear her head.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "retreat" in French?

"retreat" in French is retraite, retirer, replier. retreat means: The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

How do you use "retreat" in a sentence?

Example: "The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in." In French, "retreat" is retraite, retirer, replier.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "retreat": retraite, retirer, replier, battre en retraite.

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