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    Détour (en. Detour)

    /detuʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Diversion or indirect path.
    We had to take a detour because of the blocked road.
    Nous avons dû prendre un détour à cause de la route bloquée.
    Route that one follows to escape danger.
    The detour through the forest was longer but safer.
    Le détour par la forêt était plus long mais plus sûr.
    Change of direction.
    He took a detour to avoid traffic.
    Il a fait un détour pour éviter le trafic.

    Etymology

    Comes from the French 'dé' (from) and 'tour' (to turn), meaning a path that turns.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a detour
    To take a different path than the one planned.
    faire un détour
    to divert attention
    To change a person's attention to something else.
    détourner l'attention
    to sidestep a problem
    To change the angle of a problem to discuss it differently.
    détourner un problème

    Related Words

    turn
    Circular movement or path taken.
    tour
    way
    Path or road used for traveling.
    voie
    itinerary
    Plan or detailed path for a journey.
    itinéraire

    Slang Meanings

    To take a less traveled road.
    We have to take a detour to avoid traffic jams.
    On doit faire un détour pour éviter les bouchons.
    To successfully avoid a tricky situation.
    He took a detour to avoid talking about his failure.
    Il a fait un détour pour éviter de parler de son échec.