détournement

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See also: detournement

English

Noun

détournement (plural détournements)

  1. Alternative form of detournement

French

Etymology

From détourner +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /de.tuʁ.nə.mɑ̃/
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Noun

détournement m (plural détournements)

  1. rerouting, diversion
  2. (media) detournement
  3. embezzlement, misappropriation (of funds)
  4. reinterpretation, reimagining, repurposing, repackaging
  5. hijacking

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