swerve

• Nom désignant un changement soudain de direction ou un écart imprévisible par rapport à une trajectoire ou un cap prévu.

A noun referring to a sudden change of direction or an erratic deviation from an intended path or course.

1. Sudden turnB1formal

   The act of turning aside abruptly from a straight course.

   embardée

   • The driver made a sudden swerve to avoid the deer.
   • A quick swerve to the left saved him from the falling branch.
   • The cyclist's swerve caught the pedestrian off guard.

   Synonymesdeflectiondeviationdodgeshiftveer

2. Erratic deviationB2formal

   An unpredictable or irregular deflection from an intended path or direction.

   Déviation erratique

   • The ball took an unexpected swerve after hitting a rock.
   • The car's swerve was caused by a patch of ice on the road.
   • His political views took a swerve to the left over the years.

   Synonymescurvedetourdeviationdigressiondivergencelurchskewturnveeryaw

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer un changement soudain de direction, généralement afin d'éviter quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate a sudden change in direction, typically to avoid something.

1. Turn sharplyB1formal

   To change direction suddenly, especially to avoid something.

   faire une embardée

   • The driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer.
   • She swerved the car sharply to the left.
   • The cyclist swerved around the pothole.

   Synonymesdeviatedodgesheerveer