avoid in French
avoid in French is éviter, fuir — avoid means to keep away from someone or something, especially something unwanted or harmful.
avoid in French
éviter
éviter
(transitive) To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from.
fuir
(transitive) To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from.
What does "avoid" mean?
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verb To keep away from someone or something, especially something unwanted or harmful.
"I always avoid the shops on Saturday afternoons because they get so crowded."
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verb To prevent something from happening, or to stop yourself from doing something.
"Wear gloves if you want to avoid getting blisters while you dig the garden."
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verb legal: To make a contract or legal act void; to cancel it.
"The court agreed to avoid the agreement because it had been signed under pressure."
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avoid in a sentence
- I always avoid the shops on Saturday afternoons because they get so crowded.
- He crossed the street to avoid his ex.
- Wear gloves if you want to avoid getting blisters while you dig the garden.
- We left early to avoid missing the last train home.
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What is "avoid" in French?
"avoid" in French is éviter, fuir. avoid means: To keep away from someone or something, especially something unwanted or harmful.
How do you use "avoid" in a sentence?
Example: "I always avoid the shops on Saturday afternoons because they get so crowded." In French, "avoid" is éviter, fuir.
Are there other ways to say "avoid" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "avoid": éviter, fuir.
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