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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