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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