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evasion in French

evasion in French is esquive, évasion — evasion means the act of avoiding something, especially a direct answer, duty, or obligation, often through trickery.

evasion in French

esquive
noun
The act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.
évasion
noun
The act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.

What does "evasion" mean?

  1. noun The act of avoiding something, especially a direct answer, duty, or obligation, often through trickery.
    "His evasion of the question only made people more suspicious."
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evasion in a sentence

  • His evasion of the question only made people more suspicious.
  • Tax evasion carries serious legal penalties.

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What is "evasion" in French?

"evasion" in French is esquive, évasion. evasion means: The act of avoiding something, especially a direct answer, duty, or obligation, often through trickery.

How do you use "evasion" in a sentence?

Example: "His evasion of the question only made people more suspicious." In French, "evasion" is esquive, évasion.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "evasion": esquive, évasion.

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