lead astray

• Amener quelqu'un à croire quelque chose de faux ou à commettre une erreur ou un comportement inapproprié.

To cause someone to believe something that is not true, or to guide someone into making a mistake or behaving wrongly.

1. Cause someone to make a mistakeB2formal

   To cause someone to believe something that is not true or to do something wrong.

   Égarer, induire en erreur

   • The false information led many investors astray.
   • He was led astray by his dishonest friends.
   • Don't let the rumors lead you astray.

2. Mislead or deceiveB2formal

   To guide someone in the wrong direction, either physically or morally.

   égarer

   • The faulty map led the hikers astray.
   • She felt that the advertisement led customers astray.
   • His charm led her astray from her principles.