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    Détours (en. Detours)

    /de.tuʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A path or road taken to avoid an obstacle.
    We had to take detours because of roadwork.
    Nous avons dû prendre des détours à cause des travaux sur la route.
    An unexpected circuit in a journey.
    Detours can make the trip longer.
    Les détours peuvent rendre le voyage plus long.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'detour', meaning to divert or change the path.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take detours
    To take an indirect path to reach a location.
    faire des détours
    to change the subject
    To change the subject in a conversation.
    détourner le sujet
    to take the detour
    To choose a longer but possibly more pleasant path.
    prendre le détour

    Related Words

    to divert
    To change the direction of something.
    détourner
    deviation
    The action of deviating, often used in a traffic context.
    déviation
    route
    A designated path for traveling.
    route

    Slang Meanings

    To take a less direct route for enjoyment.
    We took detours just to enjoy the scenery.
    On a fait des détours juste pour profiter du paysage.
    To avoid a situation by taking another path.
    He took detours to avoid talking to his ex.
    Il a fait des détours pour éviter de parler à son ex.