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Meaning of retraite in English:

retraite

Pronunciation /rəˈtrɛt/

noun

  • 1Chiefly in French contexts. The 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.