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to deflect
01
dévier, détourner
to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
Intransitive
Exemples
The bullet hit a hard surface and began to deflect.
La balle a heurté une surface dure et a commencé à dévier.
02
détourner
to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
Transitive: to deflect a subject or issue
Exemples
The savvy manager was able to deflect criticism by acknowledging concerns.
Le gestionnaire avisé a pu détourner les critiques en reconnaissant les préoccupations.
03
dévier, détourner
to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
Transitive: to deflect sth
Exemples
The aerodynamic engineers worked on a wing design that would efficiently deflect air currents.
Les ingénieurs en aérodynamique ont travaillé sur une conception d'aile qui dévierait efficacement les courants d'air.
04
détourner
to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Transitive: to deflect sb from sth
Exemples
Friends and family tried to deflect him from his self-destructive habits.
Les amis et la famille ont essayé de le détourner de ses habitudes autodestructrices.
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