evasive action

• Maneuvres ou actions entreprises pour éviter un danger, une attaque ou une situation indésirable, souvent utilisées dans un contexte militaire, aérien ou routier.

Maneuvers or movements taken to avoid danger, attack, or an unwanted situation, often used in military, aviation, or driving contexts.

1. Avoidance maneuverB2formal

   A movement or action taken to avoid something dangerous, unpleasant, or unwanted.

   manœuvre d'évitement

   • The pilot took evasive action to avoid the storm.
   • The driver had to take evasive action to avoid hitting a deer.
   • The company took evasive action to prevent a financial crisis.

2. Avoiding a questionB2formal

   A deliberate attempt to avoid answering a question or addressing a topic directly.

   manœuvre d'évitement

   • The politician took evasive action when asked about the scandal.
   • She took evasive action by changing the subject.
   • His evasive action during the interview made the journalist suspicious.