How is the phrase faire une embardée translated from French to English

English translation
Swerve
verb

Changer brusquement de direction, surtout au volant.

To suddenly change direction, especially while driving.

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  • Il a dû faire une embardée pour éviter le chien. — He had to swerve to avoid the dog.

  • La voiture a fait une embardée pour éviter le chien. — The car made a swerve to avoid the dog.

  • As-tu vu cette voiture faire une embardée ? — Did you see that car swerve quickly?

  • Un virage brusque a pris le conducteur au dépourvu. — A swerve in the road caught the driver off guard.

  • Déporte-toi vers la gauche au carrefour. — Please swerve to the left at the intersection.

  • Son revirement soudain a surpris tout le monde à la réunion. — His sudden swerve surprised everyone at the meeting.

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