This is the 11620th most frequent French word.
rétracter
"Rétracter" means "to retract" or "to withdraw."
Refers to withdrawing or taking back a statement or claim made earlier.
Il a dû se rétracter après avoir fait une déclaration incorrecte.
He had to retract after making an incorrect statement.
Describes the physical act of something shrinking or drawing back in size.
La plume de l'oiseau se rétracte lorsqu'il est mouillé.
The bird's feather retracts when it is wet.
Refers to the decision to revoke or undo a previously given consent or agreement.