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retrograde

/ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/

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adjective

Rétrograde, régressif; en déclin; inverse

Directed backwards, retreating; reverting, especially to an inferior state, declining; inverse, reverse; movement opposite to normal or intended motion, often circular motion.

Examples :

"retrograde ideas, morals, etc."

Des idées, des mœurs rétrogrades, etc.

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adjective

Contre-productif, nuisible

Counterproductive to a desired outcome.

Examples :

"His constant complaining about the project's progress was a retrograde influence, hindering the team's efforts to meet the deadline. "

Ses plaintes constantes concernant l'avancement du projet ont eu une influence contre-productive, entravant les efforts de l'équipe pour respecter le délai.

outcome negative attitude tendency

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adjective

Rétrograde

(of a body orbiting another) In the opposite direction to the orbited body's spin.

Examples :

"The comet's retrograde orbit around the sun puzzled astronomers, as most objects in our solar system orbit in the same direction. "

L'orbite rétrograde de la comète autour du soleil a intrigué les astronomes, car la plupart des objets de notre système solaire orbitent dans la même direction.

astronomy space direction

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adjective

Rétrograde

Describing a metamorphic change resulting from a decreasing pressure or temperature.

Examples :

"The rock, once formed under intense heat and pressure deep underground, underwent a retrograde metamorphic change as it was uplifted and cooled near the surface. "

La roche, autrefois formée sous une chaleur et une pression intenses en profondeur, a subi une transformation métamorphique rétrograde lorsqu'elle a été soulevée et refroidie près de la surface.

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adjective

rétrograde, réactionnaire

(by extension, of a person) A person who opposes social reforms, favoring the maintenance of the status quo, conservative.

Examples :

"The manager's retrograde policies, like banning employees from using personal cell phones during breaks, were unpopular and seen as stifling progress. "

Les politiques rétrogrades du directeur, comme l'interdiction faite aux employés d'utiliser leurs téléphones personnels pendant les pauses, étaient impopulaires et considérées comme freinant le progrès.

politics attitude character person government society

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noun

Dégénéré

A degenerate person.

Examples :

""The community considered him a retrograde after he started vandalizing public property and causing trouble." "

La communauté le considérait comme un dégénéré après qu'il a commencé à vandaliser les biens publics et à causer des problèmes.

person character moral negative

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noun

Rétrogradation, mouvement rétrograde

The reversal of a melody so that what is played first in the original melody is played last and what is played last in the original melody is played first.

Examples :

"The composer used a clever technique; after the melody played forward, he introduced its retrograde, essentially playing it backward. "

Le compositeur a utilisé une technique astucieuse : après que la mélodie a été jouée en avant, il a introduit sa rétrogradation, la jouant essentiellement à l'envers.

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verb

Rétrograder, reculer, se retirer, décliner, revenir

To move backwards; to recede; to retire; to decline; to revert.

Examples :

"After initial success, the company's sales began to retrograde due to increased competition. "

Après un succès initial, les ventes de l'entreprise ont commencé à rétrograder en raison de la concurrence accrue.

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verb

Rétrograder, reculer

To show retrogradation.

Examples :

"The student's understanding of the topic seemed to retrograde after the confusing lecture, going back to a more basic level. "

La compréhension du sujet par l'étudiant semblait rétrograder après la conférence déroutante, revenant à un niveau plus élémentaire.

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