Usage Note
Évincer means to push someone aside or remove them from a position, often through cunning rather than force. It is common in political and business contexts — évincer un concurrent means to outmaneuver a competitor. The noun éviction describes the act of ousting or eviction.
Examples
"Il a été évincé du comité directeur."
Natural Translation
He was ousted from the steering committee.
Literal Translation
He has been ousted from the steering committee.

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