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    Diversion (en. Diversion)

    /divɛʁzjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An activity that distracts or entertains.
    A walk is a very good diversion after a long day at work.
    La promenade est une très bonne diversion après une longue journée de travail.
    A change of direction.
    The traffic diversion caused many delays.
    La diversion de la circulation a causé de nombreux retards.
    An act of diverting attention from a serious subject.
    His humor was a welcome diversion during the meeting.
    Son humour était une diversion bienvenue pendant la réunion.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'diversio', meaning a change or a detour.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a diversion
    Engaging in a fun activity.
    prendre une diversion
    detour from the road
    A temporary change of the usual path.
    diversion de la route
    to seek a diversion
    Trying to find something to distract oneself.
    chercher une diversion

    Related Words

    to entertain
    Making someone happy through fun activities.
    divertir
    to distract
    Diverting attention from something.
    distraire
    game
    A recreational or competitive activity.
    jeu

    Slang Meanings

    The act of escaping worries.
    Going to the movies is my way of finding a diversion.
    Aller au cinéma, c’est ma façon de trouver une diversion.
    To change one's mind.
    We could go out tonight for a little diversion.
    On pourrait sortir ce soir pour une petite diversion.