No. 2,887 in French
détournement
"Misappropriation" or "diversion."
In a sentence
Le détournement de fonds est une infraction grave.
The embezzlement of funds is a serious offense.
In this sentence, 'détournement' refers to the act of misappropriating funds illegally.
Il a constaté un détournement du sens original du texte.
He noticed a distortion of the original meaning of the text.
Here, 'détournement' signifies the alteration or misrepresentation of the intended meaning.
Le détournement d’un avion est une situation mettant des vies en danger.
Hijacking an airplane is a situation that puts lives in danger.
In this example, 'détournement' describes the act of seizing control of an aircraft unlawfully.
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