fuir

/fɥiʁ/

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Translation

to flee, to run away

Word origin

From Latin fugere ('to flee'). The same root gives English 'fugitive' and 'refuge'.

Origin
Latin
Root
fugere
English cognates
fugitive, refuge

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

habitants l'incendie.

The residents had to flee from the fire.

disputes .

I avoid arguments as much as possible.

fuyons montagne.

We escape the city every summer for the mountains.

robinet .

The tap has been leaking since yesterday.

responsabilités.

You cannot run away from your responsibilities.

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This word is part of lesson 40.