Fuyards (en. Fugitives)

/fɥi.jaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Individual who escapes to avoid danger or a harmful situation.

The fugitives crossed the border to escape the war.

Les fuyards ont traversé la frontière pour échapper à la guerre.

People in flight, often in a critical situation.

The fugitives were looking for a safe refuge after the battle.

Les fuyards cherchaient un refuge sûr après la bataille.

From the verb 'fuir', to leave quickly to escape something.

fugitives from justice

Individuals fleeing the law.

fuyards de la justice

to be a fugitive

To refer to oneself as someone who flees rather than facing their problems.

être un fuyard

flee

To move away quickly from something.

fuir

escape

Action of leaving a place where one is confined.

évasion

Fugitives in an informal context.

He's a real fugitive; he never stays in one place.

C'est un vrai fuyard, il ne reste jamais au même endroit.

Terms used to refer to someone who avoids responsibilities.

He is always the fugitive when it comes to making decisions.

Il est toujours le fuyard quand il faut prendre des décisions.