French Word · Intermediate
détourner
to divert, to redirect
Pronunciation: /de.tuʁ.ne/
Meaning
to divert, to redirect
Example
Pour protéger le village des crues, ils ont dû détourner la rivière.
They had to divert the river course to protect the village from floods.
Practice tips
- Practice détourner out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.