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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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