English–French

“run away” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fɥiʁ/

Example

Ne fuis pas, on va t'aider.

Don't run away; we'll help you.

Illustration for fuir (run away)

How to say “run away” in French

“Run away” in French is fuir.

Something slips out of reach, whether a person escaping danger or a smell, liquid, or secret escaping its source.

Full entry for fuir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fuir

Il commence toujours par fuir ses problèmes au lieu de les résoudre.

He always starts by running away from his problems instead of solving them.

Tips for using fuir

  • Fuir quelqu'un means to flee from or avoid someone, while s'enfuir emphasizes escaping or running away.

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