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Definition of retraite in English: retraitenoun rəˈtrɛt 1The state of being in seclusion, devoting oneself to prayer, study, or meditation. 2Military. Chiefly in France or in French contexts: a piece of music played to mark the end of a celebration, or to signal the end of the day.
Origin Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From French retraite. Definition of retraite in US English: retraitenounrəˈtrɛt 1The state of being in seclusion, devoting oneself to prayer, study, or meditation. 2Military. Chiefly in France or in French contexts: a piece of music played to mark the end of a celebration, or to signal the end of the day.
Origin Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From French retraite. |