evacuation

• Nom désignant le processus de déplacement de personnes d'un lieu dangereux vers un lieu plus sûr, souvent lors d'une situation d'urgence, ainsi que l'action d'évacuer un lieu ou des substances.

A noun referring to the process of moving people from a dangerous place to a safer one, often in an emergency.

1. Emergency removalB2formal

   The process of moving people from a dangerous place to a safer location.

   Évacuation d'urgence

   • The evacuation of the building took only ten minutes.
   • Authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation due to the approaching hurricane.
   • The school practiced a fire evacuation drill yesterday.

   Synonymesclearingdepartureexodusremovalretreatwithdrawal

2. Military withdrawalB2formal

   The removal of troops or civilians from a war zone or threatened area.

   Évacuation militaire

   • The military organized a swift evacuation of the embassy staff.
   • The evacuation of civilians from the conflict zone was completed safely.
   • They planned a strategic evacuation of the base.

   Synonymesexoduspullbackpulloutretreatwithdrawal

3. Medical dischargeC1formalmedical

   The removal of bodily waste or contents, especially from the bowels or bladder.

   Évacuation (médicale)

   • The patient experienced a complete evacuation of the bowel.
   • Doctors monitored the evacuation of fluids after the surgery.
   • Proper evacuation of waste is essential for digestive health.

   Synonymesdefecationdischargeeliminationemptyingexcretionurinationvoiding