retirer /ʁətiʁˈe/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "withdraw".

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Source term
withdraw
Translation
retirer
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form retirer
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + retirer
Examples
Je dois retirer de l'argent au distributeur automatique.
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Example Sentences

Je dois retirer de l'argent au distributeur automatique.

English: I need to withdraw some money from the cash machine.

B2 · Actions And Transactions

Elle a décidé de se retirer du concours à cause de sa blessure.

English: She decided to withdraw from the competition because of her injury.

B2 · Actions And Transactions

Si nous retirons notre offre maintenant, l'accord s'effondrera complètement.

English: If we withdraw our offer now, the deal will collapse completely.

B2 · Actions And Transactions

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