Vocab Bloom Hub

run afoul

/rʌn əˈfaʊl/

Traduction: Entrer en conflit ou en opposition avec quelque chose, notamment la loi, une règle ou une autorité ; enfreindre des règles ou s'attirer des ennuis.

1 entrée

phrase

/rʌn əˈfaʊl/C1formal
  • frEntrer en conflit ou en opposition avec quelque chose, notamment la loi, une règle ou une autorité ; enfreindre des règles ou s'attirer des ennuis.

To come into conflict or collision with something, especially a law, rule, or authority; to get into trouble or violate regulations.

  1. Conflict with rules or lawsC1formal

    To come into conflict or disagreement with rules, laws, or authority.

    frenfreindre

    • The company ran afoul of environmental regulations.
    • He ran afoul of the law by driving without a license.
    • Their actions ran afoul of the school's code of conduct.
  2. Conflict with peopleC1formal

    To get into trouble or disagreement with someone.

    frentrer en conflit avec

    • She ran afoul of her boss by missing the deadline.
    • The politician ran afoul of the public with his controversial remarks.
    • He ran afoul of his neighbors by playing loud music at night.