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    Détournait (en. Diverted)

    /de.tuʁ.nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To divert something from its normal path.
    He was diverting the company's funds for his personal gain.
    Il détournait les fonds de l'entreprise pour son profit personnel.
    To modify the meaning of something, often for deceptive purposes.
    She was diverting conversations to avoid the sensitive topic.
    Elle détournait les conversations pour éviter le sujet sensible.
    To take a different path than intended.
    They had to divert their route because of construction.
    Ils ont dû détourner leur itinéraire à cause des travaux.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'détourner' which comes from the prefix 'dé-' and 'tourner'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    embezzlement
    Illegal or inappropriate use of funds.
    détournement de fonds
    divert attention
    To lead someone to focus on something else.
    détourner l'attention
    distortion of truth
    To alter or manipulate the facts.
    détournement de la vérité

    Related Words

    diversion
    Action of diverting something.
    détournement
    turn
    Change of direction or path.
    tournant
    deviation
    Action of deviating a path or course.
    déviation

    Slang Meanings

    To change the subject
    He diverted the topic so much that no one knew what he was talking about.
    Il a tellement détourné le sujet que personne ne savait de quoi il parlait.
    Message diversion
    She used a message diversion to avoid answering directly.
    Elle a utilisé un détournement de message pour éviter de répondre directement.