derail in French
derail in French is dérailler — derail means to come off, or cause something to come off, its railway tracks.
derail in French
dérailler
What does "derail" mean?
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verb To come off, or cause something to come off, its railway tracks.
"The freight train derailed just outside the station."
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verb To disrupt or throw a plan, process, or conversation off course.
"One awkward question derailed the entire interview."
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derail in a sentence
- The freight train derailed just outside the station.
- One awkward question derailed the entire interview.
- Bad publicity threatened to derail the merger.
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What is "derail" in French?
"derail" in French is dérailler. derail means: To come off, or cause something to come off, its railway tracks.
How do you use "derail" in a sentence?
Example: "The freight train derailed just outside the station." In French, "derail" is dérailler.
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