verb🔗ShareDévier, détournerTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The umbrella was deflecting the rain, keeping me dry. "Le parapluie déviait la pluie, me gardant au sec.physicsactionscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDévier, dévier involontairement(ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players."The basketball player was deflecting the pass with his fingertips, sending it in a completely unexpected direction. "Le joueur de basket-ball déviait la passe avec le bout de ses doigts, l'envoyant dans une direction complètement inattendue.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDévier, détournerTo deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the soccer ball from its path towards the goal. "Le vent fort a dévié le ballon de football de sa trajectoire vers le but.physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉviter, esquiverTo avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.)."The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."Le Premier ministre a esquivé des questions de plus en plus pointues en affirmant qu'il avait un rendez-vous.communicationattitudepoliticsmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDétourner, dévierTo divert (attention, etc.)."The politician was good at deflecting questions about his past by talking about his future plans. "L'homme politique était doué pour détourner les questions sur son passé en parlant de ses projets futurs.actionattitudecommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading