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dérouter

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Definition: to reroute, divert; to disconcert, puzzle, throw, put off the scent

Ils ont déjà dérouté trois avions à cause de l'orage - They've already rerouted three planes because of the storm

Le public est parfois dérouté par ses décisions - The public is sometimes disconcerted by his decisions

Related: la déroute - rout, retreat, collapse

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Pronunciation: [day roo tay]Audio Link

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