astray

• Adverbe signifiant « hors du bon chemin ou de la bonne direction », au sens propre (par exemple, s'égarer) comme au sens figuré (par exemple, déviation morale ou erreur). Souvent utilisé dans des expressions comme « s'égarer » ou « détourner quelqu'un du droit chemin ».

An adverb meaning "away from the correct path or direction," either literally (as in losing one's way) or figuratively (as in moral deviation or error). It is often used in phrases like "go astray" or "lead someone astray."

1. Away from the correct pathB2formal

   Moving or leading away from the right path or direction, either physically or morally.

   Égaré, hors du droit chemin

   • The hikers went astray in the dense forest.
   • His bad influences led him astray from his studies.
   • The dog ran astray and got lost in the neighborhood.

   Synonymesadriftamissawrywrong

   Antonymesarightcorrectlyrightly

2. Missing the intended targetB2formal

   Failing to reach the intended goal or target, often used for physical objects or plans.

   à côté de la cible

   • The arrow flew astray and missed the target completely.
   • His words went astray and offended many people.
   • The package went astray during shipping and never arrived.

   Synonymesamissawrywide of the mark