fuir
/fɥiʁ/
1.
verbInf3rd
run away
flee
escape
Il a voulu fuir dès qu'il a vu la police.
He wanted to run away as soon as he saw the police.
2.
verbInf3rd
avoid
shun
evade
Elle essaie de fuir ses responsabilités.
She is trying to avoid her responsibilities.
3.
verbInf3rd
leak (liquid or gas)
escape (of information or substance)
Ce tuyau a tendance à fuir : il faut appeler un plombier.
This pipe tends to leak; we need to call a plumber.
