English–French
“retirement” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁətʁɛt/
Example
Il a pris sa retraite l'année dernière.
He retired last year.
How to say “retirement” in French
“Retirement” in French is retraite.
A worker withdraws from a professional role, leaving daily work and its social responsibilities behind.
Example sentences with retraite
Après sa retraite, il a commencé à voyager.
After his retirement, he started traveling.
Tips for using retraite
- Prendre sa retraite describes entering retirement, whereas être à la retraite describes the resulting state.