circumvent in French
circumvent in French is contourner, cerner, circonvenir — circumvent means to find a way around an obstacle, rule, or difficulty rather than dealing with it directly.
circumvent in French
contourner
(transitive) to avoid or get around something; to bypass
cerner
(transitive) to surround or besiege
circonvenir
(transitive) to outwit or outsmart
What does "circumvent" mean?
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verb To find a way around an obstacle, rule, or difficulty rather than dealing with it directly.
"The company circumvented the import tax by manufacturing locally."
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circumvent in a sentence
- The company circumvented the import tax by manufacturing locally.
- Hackers found a way to circumvent the security software.
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What is "circumvent" in French?
"circumvent" in French is contourner, cerner, circonvenir. circumvent means: To find a way around an obstacle, rule, or difficulty rather than dealing with it directly.
How do you use "circumvent" in a sentence?
Example: "The company circumvented the import tax by manufacturing locally." In French, "circumvent" is contourner, cerner, circonvenir.
Are there other ways to say "circumvent" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "circumvent": contourner, cerner, circonvenir.
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