reculer

Definitions of reculer
  1. verb
    spring back, as from a forceful thrust
    synonyms: repousser
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    type of:
    bondir, rebondir, sauter
    spring back; spring away from an impact
  2. verb
    draw back, as with fear or pain
    synonyms: se dérober
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    types:
    se rétracter
    pull away from a source of disgust or fear
    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  3. verb
    travel backward
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    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  4. verb
    move backwards from a certain position
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    type of:
    se replier, se retirer
    pull back or move away or backward
  5. verb
    stand away from an object or person
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    type of:
    être debout
    be standing; be upright
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