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reculer (verb)

To move backward or retreat.

💬 Example

"Le chien a reculé en voyant l'inconnu."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 're-culer' as 're-back'. The root 'cul' means 'backside'. So you are 're-backing' yourself away.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Je suis reculé. → J'ai reculé.

Je recule à la France. → Je retourne en France.

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