La retraite
Example: Après la retraite, il profite de ses loisirs chaque jour.
Definition
"La retraite" refers to the period in a person's life when they stop working full-time, typically due to age, and begin to enjoy leisure activities or benefits from pension plans. It marks the transition from employment to a more relaxed phase of life.
Etymology
The word "la retraite" comes from the Old French 'retraite,' meaning a withdrawal or a retreat. Originally linked to military terminology for pulling back from battle, it evolved to signify stepping back from active work life. Did you know that "la retraite" literally means 'the retreat' in French?
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"La retraite" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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