No. 9,738 in French
entorse
A sprain or twist of a joint.
In a sentence
Elle a une entorse à la cheville qui nécessite du repos.
She has a sprained ankle that requires rest.
Here, 'entorse' is used in its medical sense, referring to a sprain or injury to a ligament.
L'interprétation qu'il a donnée de la règle est une entorse au règlement.
The interpretation he gave of the rule is a breach of the regulation.
In this sentence, 'entorse' indicates a deviation or infringement, commonly used to describe bending rules or laws.
Faire des exceptions est souvent vu comme une entorse aux principes établis.
Making exceptions is often seen as a deviation from established principles.
Here, 'entorse' represents a metaphorical stretching or violation of generally accepted norms or principles.
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