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dodge in French

dodge in French is esquiver, contourner, éviter — dodge means to avoid something by moving quickly out of its way.

dodge in French

esquiver
verb
(ambitransitive) To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
contourner
verb
(ambitransitive) To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
éviter
verb
(ambitransitive) To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
esquiver
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To avoid; to sidestep.
éluder
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To avoid; to sidestep.

What does "dodge" mean?

  1. verb To avoid something by moving quickly out of its way.
    "He dodged the ball just in time."
  2. verb To avoid dealing with a question, responsibility, or difficulty.
    "The politician dodged every question about the scandal."
  3. noun A trick or clever way of avoiding something, especially a duty or tax.
    "The whole scheme was just a tax dodge."

dodge in a sentence

  • He dodged the ball just in time.
  • She dodged through traffic to catch the bus.
  • The politician dodged every question about the scandal.
  • The whole scheme was just a tax dodge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dodge" in French?

"dodge" in French is esquiver, contourner, éviter. dodge means: To avoid something by moving quickly out of its way.

How do you use "dodge" in a sentence?

Example: "He dodged the ball just in time." In French, "dodge" is esquiver, contourner, éviter.

Are there other ways to say "dodge" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "dodge": esquiver, contourner, éviter, éluder.

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