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avoid

UK
/əˈvɔɪd/
US
/əˈvɔɪd/

Translations

avoidverb
avoided
Past Simple
avoided
Past Participle
avoiding
Gerund
UK
/əˈvɔɪd/
US
/əˈvɔɪd/
éviterSens fréquent pour empêcher ou limiter un résultat indésirable.
He took a different route to avoid the traffic jam.
Il a pris un autre itinéraire pour éviter l’embouteillage.
éviterS’emploie aussi avec de + infinitif.
She tries to avoid making eye contact with strangers.
Elle essaie d’éviter de croiser le regard des inconnus.
After the argument, he avoided the cafeteria altogether.
Après la dispute, il a évité complètement la cafétéria.
Synonyms
eschew
refrain from
evade
dodge
shun
elude
steer clear of
bypass
Antonyms
confront
face
encounter
seek

Definitions

avoidverb
To stay away from (a person, place, or situation); keep clear of.
After the argument, he avoided the cafeteria altogether.
To refrain from doing or experiencing (something).
She tries to avoid making eye contact with strangers.
To prevent or minimize the occurrence of (something undesirable).
He took a different route to avoid the traffic jam.
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