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    Dérive (en. Derivative)

    [deʁiv]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A movement or action that deviates from the initial course.
    The drift of the boat took it off its course.
    La dérive du bateau l'a éloigné de son cap.
    In psychoanalysis, a process by which an idea or desire is directed toward another object.
    His emotional drift led him to unexpected behaviors.
    Sa dérive affective l'a conduit à des comportements inattendus.
    A concept in game theory indicating a strategic change.
    The shift in the game surprised all the players.
    La dérive dans le jeu a surpris tous les joueurs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'derivare', which means 'to flow' or 'to draw from'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be adrift
    To be in a phase of deviation from a normal state.
    être en dérive
    gentle drift
    A situation or period where things progress without pressure.
    dérive tranquille
    catastrophic drift
    A change that carries significant negative consequences.
    dérive catastrophique

    Related Words

    to drift
    Producing a derived movement or result.
    dériver
    derivation
    The process of drifting or diverging.
    dérivation
    deviation
    The act of deviating from a normal path or behavior.
    déviation

    Slang Meanings

    Action of changing direction unexpectedly.
    He made a drift in his career after that experience.
    Il a fait une dérive de sa carrière après cette expérience.
    A hazy or disoriented state of mind.
    After that evening, I was completely adrift.
    Après cette soirée, j'étais en pleine dérive.