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retired

/ɹɪˈtʌɪəd/

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verb

Prendre sa retraite

To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

Examples :

"Having made a large fortune, he retired."

Ayant amassé une grande fortune, il a pris sa retraite.

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verb

Se retirer, s'éloigner

(sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.

Examples :

"The company retired the old model of computer from its product line. "

L'entreprise a retiré l'ancien modèle d'ordinateur de sa gamme de produits.

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verb

Retirer, cesser la production de

To cease use or production of something.

Examples :

"The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company."

Le bateau à vapeur a effectué des milliers de voyages pendant plusieurs décennies avant d'être retiré par la compagnie maritime.

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verb

Retirer, retirer du marché

To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.

Examples :

"The central bank retired those notes five years ago."

La banque centrale a retiré ces billets il y a cinq ans.

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verb

Mettre à la retraite

To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list.

Examples :

"The board retired the old major."

Le conseil d'administration a mis à la retraite le vieux major.

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verb

Se retirer

(of a batsman) To voluntarily stop batting before being dismissed so that the next batsman can bat.

Examples :

"Jones retired in favour of Smith."

Jones s'est retiré en faveur de Smith.

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verb

Retirer

(of a fielder) To make a play which results in a runner or the batter being out, either by means of a put out, fly out or strikeout.

Examples :

"Jones retired Smith 6-3."

Jones a retiré Smith 6-3.

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verb

Se retirer, prendre sa retraite

To go back or return; to withdraw or retreat, especially from public view; to go into privacy.

Examples :

"I will retire to the study."

Je vais me retirer dans le bureau.

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verb

Se retirer

To retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure.

Examples :

"The regiment retired from the fray after the Major was killed."

Le régiment se retira de la mêlée après la mort du Major.

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verb

Se retirer, reculer

To recede; to fall or bend back.

Examples :

"Past the point, the shore retires into a sequence of coves."

Au-delà de ce point, le rivage se retire en une succession d'anses.

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verb

Se coucher, aller au lit

Examples :

"I will retire for the night."

Je vais me coucher pour la nuit.

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verb

Retirer, cesser d'utiliser

To remove or cease to use.

Examples :

"When a hurricane becomes so deadly or destructive that future use would be insensitive, officials may retire the name of the hurricane."

Lorsqu'un ouragan devient si meurtrier ou destructeur qu'une utilisation future serait insensible, les autorités peuvent retirer le nom de l'ouragan.

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verb

Équiper (un véhicule) de pneus neufs

To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.

Examples :

"The mechanic retired the old tires on the school bus with new ones. "

Le mécanicien a équipé les vieux pneus du bus scolaire de pneus neufs.

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adjective

Retiré, isolé

Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.

Examples :

"After her busy career, Sarah chose a retired lifestyle, preferring quiet evenings at home to social gatherings. "

Après sa carrière bien remplie, Sarah a choisi un mode de vie retiré, préférant les soirées tranquilles à la maison aux réunions sociales.

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adjective

Isolé, retiré

Of a place: far from civilisation, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.

Examples :

"The hiking trail led to a retired valley, hidden deep in the mountains. "

Le sentier de randonnée menait à une vallée isolée, cachée au fond des montagnes.

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adjective

Retraité

(of people) Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age.

Examples :

"The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions."

Les travailleurs retraités représentent une dépense importante en raison de leurs pensions.

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adjective

Retiré, hors service

No longer in use or production.

Examples :

"The old rotary phone is now a retired piece of technology. "

L'ancien téléphone à cadran est maintenant une technologie retirée.