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    Détourne (en. Divert)

    de.tuʁ.n

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To change the course or direction of something.
    He diverted the conversation to a lighter topic.
    Il a détourné la conversation vers un sujet plus léger.
    To use for illegal or different purposes than intended.
    She embezzled funds from the company.
    Elle a détourné des fonds de l'entreprise.
    To avoid an obstacle by taking a different path.
    We had to divert our route due to the construction work.
    Nous avons dû détourner notre route à cause des travaux.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'divert', formed from 'de-' and 'vert'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    avert one's eyes
    To avoid looking at something unpleasant.
    détourner les yeux
    divert attention
    To make someone focus on something else.
    détourner l'attention
    divert a vehicle
    To alter the trajectory of a vehicle.
    détourner un véhicule

    Related Words

    turn
    To change the direction or course.
    tourner
    path
    The way taken to move from one point to another.
    chemin
    obstacle
    An element that blocks or complicates passage.
    obstacle

    Slang Meanings

    To divert the mind or subject.
    Stop diverting, talk about what really worries you.
    Arrête de détourner, parle de ce qui t'inquiète vraiment.
    To embezzle funds illegally.
    His guy diverted so much money that he got caught.
    Son gars a détourné tant d'argent qu'il s'est fait prendre.