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esquiver

to dodge

verb es-kee-VEH Rare

Also means

to evade

Usage Note

Esquiver implies a nimble, evasive sidestep — physical or figurative. Esquiver une question means to sidestep a question. The reflexive s'esquiver is very common and means to slip away quietly, to make a discreet exit from a social situation.

Examples

"L'athlète esquive le coup facilement."

Natural Translation

The athlete dodges the blow easily.

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