This is the 9195th most frequent French word.
contournement
"Contournement" means "bypass" or "circumvention."
In this sentence, 'contournement' refers to a physical bypass or detour that diverts traffic from inner-city routes.
Le contournement de cette route permet de réduire le trafic en ville.
The bypass of this road helps reduce traffic in the city.
Here, 'contournement' metaphorically represents the act of circumventing or bypassing a challenge to find a solution.
Le contournement de la difficulté a nécessité une approche innovante.
Avoiding the difficulty required an innovative approach.
In this usage, 'contournement' refers to intentionally avoiding compliance with established rules or guidelines.