La retraite
Example: Mon oncle profite de la retraite pour voyager en Europe.
Definition
"La retraite" refers to the period in a person's life when they stop working full-time, usually due to age, and often receive a pension. It is a phase where individuals can enjoy leisure activities, such as traveling, after completing their professional career.
Etymology
The term "la retraite" comes from the French verb "retirer," meaning to withdraw or pull back. Historically, it referred to a military withdrawal before evolving to describe the withdrawal from active work life, marking a transition to a more restful stage.
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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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