Translation
retreat, decline; distance, perspective
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Word origin
A noun formed from reculer ('to move back'), built on Old French cul ('backside'), from Latin culus. English 'recoil' is related.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- reculer
- English cognates
- recoil
Grammar
Examples
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You have to step back to judge the situation.
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The fall in unemployment is good news.
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With hindsight, I see my mistakes more clearly.
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The army had to fall back after retreating several kilometres.
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The recoil of the rifle surprised the beginner.
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