English–French
“on the run” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kaval/
Example
Il est en cavale depuis deux jours.
He has been on the run for two days.
How to say “on the run” in French
“On the run” in French is cavale.
Life on the run, marked by concealment and the need to avoid capture.
Example sentences with cavale
Après l'évasion, il s'est mis en cavale.
After the escape, he went on the run.
Tips for using cavale
- Cavale refers to the fugitive state rather than simply a brief escape, so être en cavale describes an ongoing situation.