Rechercher
to evacuate
01
évacuer
to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation
Intransitive
Transitive: to evacuate a place
Example
Due to a chemical leak in the hospital, patients and staff had to evacuate the building swiftly.
A chemical spill near the industrial area prompted citizens to evacuate nearby neighborhoods.
As the wildfire rapidly approached the neighborhood, residents were instructed to evacuate immediately.
02
évacuer
(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place
Transitive: to evacuate an area
Example
The military was ordered to evacuate potential target areas.
Recognizing the vulnerability of their position, the military command decided to evacuate the outpost.
Outnumbered and ambushed by enemy forces, the military unit had no choice but to evacuate the area.
03
évacuer, excréter
to excrete or discharge waste from the body, such as bodily fluids or substances
Transitive: to evacuate body waste
Example
During the process of breathing, the body evacuates carbon dioxide.
As the body heats up during exercise, it evacuates heat and toxins through sweat.
After drinking several glasses of water, the body naturally evacuates excess fluids through the process of urination.
04
évacuer, vider
to remove or empty the contents from a container or space
Transitive: to evacuate a container
Example
The laboratory technician carefully evacuated the test tube.
The mechanic used a specialized tool to evacuate the overinflated tire.
After heavy rainfall, the homeowner used a pump to evacuate the basement.
05
évacuer
to transfer people from somewhere dangerous to a safe place
Transitive: to evacuate sb from a place
Example
The emergency response team worked tirelessly to evacuate residents from the flooded neighborhood.
In the midst of civil unrest, the military was called in to evacuate embassy staff from the country
In the aftermath of the earthquake, helicopters were deployed to evacuate injured individuals from remote areas.
Exemple
Due to a chemical leak in the hospital, patients and staff had to evacuate the building swiftly.
A chemical spill near the industrial area prompted citizens to evacuate nearby neighborhoods.
As the wildfire rapidly approached the neighborhood, residents were instructed to evacuate immediately.
In anticipation of the approaching hurricane, coastal communities were urged to evacuate.
With the riverbanks overflowing, the town was forced to evacuate.
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