reculons
Reculons is the first-person plural present indicative form of the French verb reculer, meaning to move backward, to retreat, or to withdraw. In usage, it covers literal backward movement as well as figurative retreats, such as changing direction, stepping back from a decision, or reconsidering a position.
As a common verb, reculer follows the regular -er conjugation pattern. The present tense forms are: je
Semantics extend beyond physical movement to include strategic or rhetorical contexts. Phrases often describe backing away
In summary, reculons indicates a collective, present-time action of moving back, whether tangible or figurative, and