échappatoire

French

Etymology

échapper +‎ -(at)oire

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.ʃa.pa.twaʁ/
  • (file)

Noun

échappatoire f (plural échappatoires)

  1. loophole, escape route (method of escape)
    Near-synonyms: issue; subterfuge; dérobade
    désespérément chercher une échappatoire ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
    ne pas trouver d'échappatoire aux pressions de la vie en rose ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

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