avert in French
avert in French is détourner, prévenir — avert means to prevent something bad from happening.
avert in French
détourner
(transitive) To turn aside or away.
prévenir
(transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
What does "avert" mean?
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verb To prevent something bad from happening.
"Quick thinking by the crew averted a serious accident."
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verb To turn one's eyes or attention away from something.
"She averted her gaze as the scene grew too graphic."
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avert in a sentence
- Quick thinking by the crew averted a serious accident.
- The last-minute deal averted a strike.
- She averted her gaze as the scene grew too graphic.
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What is "avert" in French?
"avert" in French is détourner, prévenir. avert means: To prevent something bad from happening.
How do you use "avert" in a sentence?
Example: "Quick thinking by the crew averted a serious accident." In French, "avert" is détourner, prévenir.
Are there other ways to say "avert" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "avert": détourner, prévenir.
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