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How is the word détourner translated from French to English

S'emparer d'un véhicule par la force.

To seize control of a vehicle by force.

verb
English translation
highjack

Examples with “détourner”

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  • Des hommes armés ont tenté de détourner l'avion. — Armed men tried to highjack the plane.

  • Comment ont-ils détourné le ferry en plein jour ? — How did they highjack the ferry in daylight?

  • Deux hommes détournent une camionnette dans la scène d'ouverture. — Two men highjack a van in the opening scene.

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FAQ about “détourner”

How is “détourner” translated from French?
“détourner” translates into English as “highjack”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “détourner” mean?
Meaning of “détourner”: S'emparer d'un véhicule par la force. In English — “highjack”.
What part of speech is “détourner”?
“détourner” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “détourner”?
Example sentences with “détourner” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “détourner”?
Add “détourner” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.