No. 9,195 in French
contournement
"Contournement" means "bypass" or "circumvention."
In a sentence
Le contournement de cette route permet de réduire le trafic en ville.
The bypass of this road helps reduce traffic in the city.
In this sentence, 'contournement' refers to a physical bypass or detour that diverts traffic from inner-city routes.
Le contournement de la difficulté a nécessité une approche innovante.
Avoiding the difficulty required an innovative approach.
Here, 'contournement' metaphorically represents the act of circumventing or bypassing a challenge to find a solution.
Un contournement des règles peut entraîner des conséquences imprévues.
Circumventing the rules can lead to unforeseen consequences.
In this usage, 'contournement' refers to intentionally avoiding compliance with established rules or guidelines.
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