This is the 9738th most frequent French word.
entorse
A sprain or twist of a joint.
Here, 'entorse' is used in its medical sense, referring to a sprain or injury to a ligament.
Elle a une entorse à la cheville qui nécessite du repos.
She has a sprained ankle that requires rest.
In this sentence, 'entorse' indicates a deviation or infringement, commonly used to describe bending rules or laws.
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.
Here, 'entorse' represents a metaphorical stretching or violation of generally accepted norms or principles.