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retreating

UK
/rɪˈtriːtɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtritɪŋ/

Translations

retreatinggerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈtriːtɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtritɪŋ/
en retraiteSe dit surtout d'une armée ou de forces qui reculent.
The retreating army left behind a trail of destruction.
L'armée en retraite a laissé derrière elle un sillage de destruction.
Additional translations
en reculEmployé pour indiquer un mouvement de recul ou une diminution d'intensité.
Synonyms
withdrawn
receding
backing
retiring
moving away
Antonyms
advancing
retreatingnoun
UK
/rɪˈtriːtɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtritɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act of withdrawing.
retraitS'emploie pour le fait ou le processus de se retirer, notamment en contexte général ou scientifique.
The slow retreating of the glaciers has been documented for decades.
Le retrait lent des glaciers est documenté depuis des décennies.
Additional translations
reculVariante plus générale pour l'idée de mouvement en arrière ou de recul.
Synonyms
disengagement
retreat
withdrawal
pullback
fallback
backtracking
retirement
retrogression
recession
ebb
retreatverb

retreating

Gerund

retreated
Past Simple
retreated
Past Participle
retreating
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈtriːt/
US
/rɪˈtrit/
se retirerSe rendre dans un lieu calme ou isolé.
She retreats to her garden every evening to unwind and reflect on her day.
Elle se retire dans son jardin tous les soirs pour se détendre et réfléchir à sa journée.
battre en retraiteEmploi militaire.
The soldiers were forced to retreat after the enemy launched a surprise attack.
Les soldats ont été forcés de battre en retraite après que l'ennemi a lancé une attaque surprise.
reculerSe déplacer vers l'arrière.
The hikers decided to retreat to the cabin when the storm intensified.
Les randonneurs ont décidé de reculer vers la cabane lorsque la tempête s'est intensifiée.
Additional translations
se rétracterAu figuré, revenir sur une décision ou un plan.
Synonyms
recede
pull back
fall back
retire
depart
withdraw
move away
back off
Antonyms
advance
attack

Definitions

retreatinggerund / present participle
Moving backward or withdrawing from a position or situation.
The retreating army left behind a trail of destruction.
Becoming less intense or diminishing in strength.
The retreating storm clouds signaled the end of the heavy rain.
retreatingnoun
The act or process of withdrawing or moving back.
The slow retreating of the glaciers has been documented for decades.
retreatverb
To withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat.
The soldiers were forced to retreat after the enemy launched a surprise attack.
To move back or withdraw, especially to a more favorable position.
The hikers decided to retreat to the cabin when the storm intensified.
To change one's mind or plans as a result of criticism or difficulty.
After facing backlash, the company decided to retreat from its initial decision to raise prices.
To go to a quiet or secluded place for rest or meditation.
She retreats to her garden every evening to unwind and reflect on her day.
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