elude in French
elude in French is éluder, oublier — elude means to avoid or escape someone or something, often through cleverness or luck.
elude in French
éluder
(transitive) To evade or escape from (someone or something), especially by using cunning or skill.
oublier
What does "elude" mean?
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verb To avoid or escape someone or something, often through cleverness or luck.
"The suspect eluded police for nearly a week."
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verb To fail to be remembered or understood by someone.
"Her name eludes me right now."
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elude in a sentence
- The suspect eluded police for nearly a week.
- A cure for the disease has eluded scientists for decades.
- Her name eludes me right now.
- The meaning of the poem eluded most of the class.
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What is "elude" in French?
"elude" in French is éluder, oublier. elude means: To avoid or escape someone or something, often through cleverness or luck.
How do you use "elude" in a sentence?
Example: "The suspect eluded police for nearly a week." In French, "elude" is éluder, oublier.
Are there other ways to say "elude" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "elude": éluder, oublier.
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