Empêcher qu'une chose grave se produise.
To stop something bad from happening.
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See how the word “éviter” is used in sentences
Une réaction rapide a évité une catastrophe. — Quick action averted a disaster.
Il a détourné le regard de l'écran. — He averted his gaze from the screen.
Nous devons éviter un nouveau retard. — We must avert another delay.
Elle a dû détourner les yeux de la lumière vive. — She had to avert her eyes from the bright light.
Comment éviter une deuxième panne ? — How can we avert a second breakdown?
Essaie de ne pas détourner les yeux pendant l'entretien. — Try not to avert your eyes during the interview.
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