L'évasion
Example: L'évasion de prisonniers a surpris les autorités locales hier.
Definition
"L'évasion" refers to the act of escaping, especially from prison or captivity. It denotes the successful breaking free from confinement or restrictions, as in the example phrase where prisoners managed to elude the authorities.
Etymology
The word "l'évasion" comes from the French verb "évader," which means to escape. It is derived from the Latin word "evadere," meaning to go out or escape. Did you know? The root "vadere" means to go or walk, highlighting the sense of moving away or fleeing in "l'évasion."
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"L'évasion" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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