Se déplacer en arrière pour s'éloigner de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose.
To move backward away from someone or something.
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See how the word “reculer” is used in sentences
J'ai vu le chien et j'ai décidé de reculer prudemment. — I saw the dog and decided to back away cautiously.
J'ai décidé de me retirer du projet. — I decided to back away from the project.
Pourriez-vous reculer du bord, s'il vous plaît ? — Could you back away from the edge, please?
Peux-tu te retirer de la réunion de la semaine prochaine ? — Can you back away from the meeting next week?
Il a reculé quand la voiture a foncé vers lui. — He backed away when the car sped toward him.
Mieux vaut se retirer si cela paraît risqué. — It’s best to back away if it feels risky.
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