No. 9,663 in French

dévoiement

"Dévoiement" means "diversion, distortion, or deviation from an intended path or purpose."

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Le dévoiement de la vérité par les médias a provoqué une crise de confiance.
The distortion of the truth by the media caused a crisis of trust.
In this sentence, 'dévoiement' refers to the act of distorting or misrepresenting the truth, emphasizing the serious impact of altering factual information.
Ils considèrent cela comme un dévoiement des valeurs traditionnelles de la société.
They consider this a deviation from the traditional values of society.
Here, 'dévoiement' is used to describe a deviation or departure from established societal norms, highlighting cultural or ethical concerns.
Son dévoiement du pouvoir a conduit à des accusations de corruption.
His misuse of power led to accusations of corruption.
In this usage, 'dévoiement' signifies the misuse or abuse of power, illustrating unethical behavior and its consequences.

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