retreat

• Nom désignant l'action de se retirer d'une position, d'une situation ou d'un conflit, souvent pour des raisons de sécurité ou de stratégie, ainsi que le lieu où l'on se retire pour se reposer ou se protéger.

A noun referring to the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position, situation, or engagement, often for safety or strategic reasons.

1. Military withdrawalB2formal

   An act of moving back or withdrawing from a dangerous or difficult situation, especially in a military context.

   Retraite militaire

   • The army ordered a strategic retreat to regroup.
   • The soldiers made a hasty retreat under heavy fire.
   • The general called for a retreat to avoid further losses.

   Synonymesdisengagementevacuationfallbackpullbackretirementwithdrawal

   Antonymesadvanceassaultattackchargeoffensiveonslaught

2. Peaceful placeB1formal

   A quiet, secluded place where one can relax, rest, or reflect.

   Retraite paisible

   • They spent the weekend at a mountain retreat.
   • The spa offers a peaceful retreat from city life.
   • She booked a yoga retreat in the countryside.

   Synonymesasylumhavenoasisrefugeresortsanctuaryshelter

   Antonymesbustleclamorcommotionhubbubturmoil

3. Act of avoidingB2informal

   An act of moving away from a commitment, problem, or confrontation.

   Fuite, recul

   • His sudden retreat from the conversation surprised everyone.
   • The company's retreat from the deal was unexpected.
   • She made a quiet retreat from the argument.

   Synonymesavoidanceescapeevasionflightpullbackretirementwithdrawal

   Antonymesadvanceapproachconfrontation

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se retirer ou de quitter une position, une situation ou un affrontement, souvent en raison d'un danger, d'une défaite ou d'un besoin de solitude.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position, situation, or engagement, often due to danger, defeat, or a need for seclusion.

1. Withdraw from dangerB1formal

   To move back or withdraw from a dangerous or difficult situation, especially in a military context.

   Se retirer face au danger

   • The army was forced to retreat after heavy losses.
   • They retreated to a safer position behind the hill.
   • The soldiers retreated under the cover of darkness.

   Synonymesdraw backfall backpull backrecederecoilretirewithdraw

   Antonymesadvanceattackcharge

2. B1formal

   To move away from a place or person, often to find peace or privacy.

   se retirer

   • She retreated to her room to read a book.
   • He retreated from the noisy party to the quiet garden.
   • They retreated to the countryside for the weekend.

   Synonymesback awayfall backpull backrecederetirewithdraw

   Antonymesadvanceapproachproceed

3. Change opinion or decisionB2formal

   To change one's mind or withdraw from a previous position or commitment.

   Se rétracter, revenir sur sa position

   • The politician retreated from his earlier statement.
   • She retreated from her promise after the controversy.
   • He retreated from the deal when he learned the risks.

   Synonymesback downbacktrackclimb downconcederecantrecederenege

   Antonymesassertholdmaintainpersiststick