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How is the word détourner translated from French to English

Prendre par la force le contrôle d'un véhicule.

To seize control of a vehicle by force.

verb
English translation
hijack

Examples with “détourner”

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  • Deux hommes ont détourné le bus. — Two men hijacked the bus.

  • Il a accaparé la réunion avec son propre ordre du jour. — He hijacked the meeting with his own agenda.

  • L'équipage les a arrêtés avant qu'ils ne détournent le bateau. — The crew stopped them before they could hijack the boat.

  • Ne laisse pas une personne bruyante accaparer la discussion. — Don't let one loud person hijack the discussion.

  • Quelqu'un pourrait-il détourner un bus en plein jour ? — Could anyone hijack a bus in the middle of the day?

  • Les publicités accaparent ton attention toutes les quelques secondes. — Ads hijack your attention every few seconds.

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FAQ about “détourner”

How is “détourner” translated from French?
“détourner” translates into English as “hijack”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “détourner” mean?
Meaning of “détourner”: Prendre par la force le contrôle d'un véhicule. In English — “hijack”.
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”?
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