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    Fuite (en. Leak)

    /fɥit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Flow of a liquid outside of its container.
    There is a water leak in the kitchen.
    Il y a une fuite d'eau dans la cuisine.
    The act of escaping, often to avoid danger.
    His escape was noticed by security agents.
    Sa fuite a été remarquée par les agents de sécurité.
    Designation of a failure in a system, especially in an electronic network.
    The current leak caused a short circuit.
    La fuite de courant a causé un court-circuit.
    verb
    To quickly escape to avoid something.
    They fled the country to seek refuge.
    Ils ont fui le pays pour chercher refuge.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to flee', of Latin origin 'fuga', meaning 'escape'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forward escape
    Acting to avoid a problem instead of solving it.
    fuite en avant
    take flight
    To escape hurriedly.
    prendre la fuite
    data leak
    Unauthorized transmission of sensitive information.
    fuite de données

    Related Words

    to flee
    To quickly move away from something.
    fuir
    fugitive
    A person who escapes or is on the run.
    fugitif
    runaway
    One who flees or sneaks away.
    fuyard
    fleeing
    Someone who seeks to avoid commitment.
    fuyant

    Slang Meanings

    Avoidance of responsibilities
    He is always shirking responsibilities.
    Il est toujours en train de faire une fuite des responsabilités.
    To flee like a rat
    When things went wrong, he fled like a rat.
    Quand les choses se sont gâtées, il a fui comme un rat.