French Expression · Intermediate
Faire un détour
To make a detour / To go out of one's way
Pronunciation: fair uhn day-TOOR
Meaning
To take a longer or indirect route to reach a destination, or figuratively, to take extra effort.
Example
On a dû faire un détour à cause des travaux sur la route.
We had to make a detour because of roadworks.
Practice tips
- Practice Faire un détour 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.