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    Détourna (en. Diverted)

    [de.tuʁ.na]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To change the normal course of something.
    He diverted the conversation to a lighter subject.
    Il a détourné la conversation vers un sujet plus léger.
    To use resources that do not belong to oneself for personal purposes.
    He embezzled funds from the company for his own needs.
    Il a détourné des fonds de l'entreprise pour ses propres besoins.
    To deviate a vehicle or transport from a planned route.
    The wind diverted the plane from its initial trajectory.
    Le vent a détourné l'avion de sa trajectoire initiale.

    Etymology

    From the verb détourner, derived from 'tourner' with the prefix 'dé-' indicating a diversion or inversion.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    embezzlement
    Illegal use of money that belongs to someone else.
    détournement de fonds
    to divert attention
    To ensure that someone does not focus on what is essential.
    détourner l'attention
    diversion of glances
    To act in order not to look at or ignore a situation.
    détournement de regards

    Related Words

    détourner
    General action of changing direction or use.
    détourner
    tourner
    Action of rotating or altering the position of something.
    tourner
    déviation
    The fact of deviating from a planned path or direction.
    déviation

    Slang Meanings

    Take an alternative route
    We took a detour to avoid traffic.
    On a détourné le chemin pour éviter le trafic.
    Avoid a complicated topic
    He sidestepped the question during the interrogation.
    Il a détourné la question lors de l'interrogatoire.