verb🔗ShareMal diriger, détournerTo direct something wrongly"The mail carrier misdirected my package, and it ended up at my neighbor's house. "Le facteur a mal dirigé mon colis, et il a fini chez mon voisin.directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDétourner, égarerTo direct attention away from covert actions or intended targets."The magician misdirected the audience by waving his hand dramatically while secretly palming the coin. "Le magicien a détourné l'attention du public en agitant sa main de manière théâtrale tout en faisant secrètement disparaître la pièce.actiondirectioncommunicationmindpolicemilitarypoliticswarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMal adresserTo put the incorrect address on a mail item"She misdirected the letter by putting her old address on the envelope instead of her new one. "Elle a mal adressé la lettre en mettant son ancienne adresse sur l'enveloppe au lieu de sa nouvelle.communicationdirectionwritingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
