retraite

retirement

noun ruh-TREHT Less Common

Also means

retreat

Usage Note

Retraite primarily means retirement (partir à la retraite, 'to retire') but also a military or spiritual retreat. La retraite as a pension system is a major political topic in France — debates over la réforme des retraites dominate public discourse. Retraité is the adjective/noun for 'retired person'.

Examples

"Mon père est parti à la retraite l'an dernier."

Natural Translation

My father retired last year.

Literal Translation

My father left for retirement last year.

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