No. 11,620 in French
rétracter
"Rétracter" means "to retract" or "to withdraw."
In a sentence
Il a dû se rétracter après avoir fait une déclaration incorrecte.
He had to retract after making an incorrect statement.
Refers to withdrawing or taking back a statement or claim made earlier.
La plume de l'oiseau se rétracte lorsqu'il est mouillé.
The bird's feather retracts when it is wet.
Describes the physical act of something shrinking or drawing back in size.
Elle a signé le contrat puis a décidé de se rétracter.
She signed the contract and then decided to retract.
Refers to the decision to revoke or undo a previously given consent or agreement.
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