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    Évitait (en. Avoided)

    /e.vi.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To avoid something, to withdraw from a situation.
    He always avoided conflicts.
    Il évitait toujours les conflits.
    To ensure that something does not happen.
    She avoided talking about it to not cause pain.
    Elle évitait d'en parler pour ne pas faire de peine.
    To evade an obligation or an appointment.
    He avoided meeting his old classmates.
    Il évitait de rencontrer ses anciens camarades.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'éviter', derived from the Latin 'avitare', meaning 'to stay away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    avoid the worst
    Taking measures to prevent the most negative part of a situation.
    éviter le pire
    avoid trouble
    Acting in a way not to get into trouble.
    éviter les ennuis
    avoid debates
    Refraining from discussing controversial topics.
    éviter les débats

    Related Words

    avoid
    Action of escaping or withdrawing.
    éviter
    escape
    Act of escaping, often from a difficult situation.
    évasion
    dodge
    Movement to avoid or circumvent an obstacle.
    esquive

    Slang Meanings

    To bottle out
    He bottled out of an embarrassing meeting.
    Il a bottler une rencontre embarrassante.
    To flee
    She fled the family dinner.
    Elle a fui le dîner familial.