L'éviter (en. Avoid it)

/levite/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Make sure to escape something.
He tries to avoid conflicts.
Il essaie d'éviter les conflits.
Withdraw from an obligation or risk.
She wants to avoid taking unnecessary risks.
Elle veut éviter de prendre des risques inutiles.
Take measures to avoid contact with something.
He avoids foods that give him allergies.
Il évite les aliments qui lui donnent des allergies.

Etymology

From the Latin 'vitare', which means 'to avoid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

avoid stress
Reduce or escape tense moments.
éviter le stress
avoid complications
Act to avoid finding oneself in a difficult situation.
éviter les complications

Related Words

avoidable
That can be avoided.
évitable
preventive
Aimed at avoiding danger.
préventif

Slang Meanings

Get away
He got away to avoid trouble.
Il s'est fait la belle pour éviter les ennuis.
To pull oneself out of a situation
She knows how to pull herself out of a situation to avoid problems.
Elle sait comment tirer son épingle du jeu pour éviter les problèmes.