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Avoid
əˈvɔɪd
Extremamente Comum
800 - 900
800 - 900
O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

éviter, s'éloigner de, se soustraire à, décourager

Significados de Avoid em português

Le mot "avoid" en anglais signifie "éviter". Il est utilisé dans divers contextes pour indiquer l'action de s'abstenir de quelque chose, de fuir une situation ou de ne pas se retrouver dans un certain état.

Utilisation quotidienne :

  1. Contexte général : "Avoid" est souvent utilisé dans des phrases où une personne souhaite ne pas rencontrer un problème ou une difficulté. Par exemple :

    • "I try to avoid junk food." (J'essaie d'éviter la malbouffe.)
    • "She avoids confrontation." (Elle évite la confrontation.)
  2. Conseils et recommandations : Le mot est fréquemment employé dans des conseils ou des avertissements. Par exemple :

    • "Avoid talking too loudly in the library." (Évitez de parler trop fort dans la bibliothèque.)
    • "To stay healthy, avoid smoking." (Pour rester en bonne santé, évitez de fumer.)
  3. Contextes formels et informels : "Avoid" peut être utilisé dans des contextes formels, comme des rapports ou des présentations, ainsi que dans des conversations informelles. Par exemple :

    • Formelle : "We must avoid any conflicts of interest." (Nous devons éviter tout conflit d'intérêts.)
    • Informelle : "I avoid going out when it rains." (J'évite de sortir quand il pleut.)

Phrases et expressions courantes :

  • "Avoid at all costs" (Évitez à tout prix) : utilisé pour souligner l'importance d'éviter une situation.
  • "Avoid the issue" (Éviter le problème) : signifie ne pas aborder un sujet délicat.

Erreurs courantes :
Les apprenants peuvent confondre "avoid" avec "prevent". "Avoid" signifie s'abstenir de quelque chose, tandis que "prevent" signifie empêcher quelque chose de se produire. Par exemple, "I avoid sweets" (J'évite les sucreries) versus "I prevent my children from eating sweets" (J'empêche mes enfants de manger des sucreries).

Mots connexes :

  • Synonymes : evade, shun, steer clear of.
  • Antonymes : engage, confront, face.

Nuances de prononciation :
Le mot "avoid" se prononce /əˈvɔɪd/. Il est important de noter que le "a" est prononcé comme un "ə" (schwa) dans la syllabe non accentuée.

Grammaire et étymologie :
"Avoid" est un verbe régulier qui se conjugue facilement. Il provient du vieux français "esvuidier", qui signifie "vider", et a évolué pour signifier "s'éloigner de".

Significados de Avoid em português

éviter

Exemplo:
I try to avoid traffic during rush hour.
J'essaie d'éviter le trafic pendant l'heure de pointe.
She avoided the question by changing the subject.
Elle a évité la question en changeant de sujet.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Used in both spoken and written French, often in a variety of contexts such as daily conversations, formal discussions, or writing.
Observação: The verb 'éviter' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to both physical avoidance (like avoiding an object) and conceptual avoidance (like avoiding a topic).

s'éloigner de

Exemplo:
He tried to avoid the troublemakers.
Il a essayé de s'éloigner des fauteurs de troubles.
To avoid danger, they took a different route.
Pour s'éloigner du danger, ils ont pris un autre chemin.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Used when referring to physically distancing oneself from someone or something undesirable.
Observação: This phrase emphasizes the physical aspect of avoidance. It can be used in both casual conversations and more serious discussions.

se soustraire à

Exemplo:
He tried to avoid responsibilities.
Il a essayé de se soustraire à ses responsabilités.
She avoids her duties at work.
Elle se soustrait à ses devoirs au travail.
Uso: formalContexto: Used primarily in formal writing or discussions, often related to obligations or duties.
Observação: This expression suggests a more deliberate or intentional avoidance, especially in the context of responsibilities or duties.

décourager

Exemplo:
They avoided the problem by discouraging discussion.
Ils ont évité le problème en décourageant la discussion.
She avoided confrontation by discouraging any arguments.
Elle a évité la confrontation en décourageant toute dispute.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Used to describe avoidance of conflict or confrontation through discouraging certain actions or discussions.
Observação: This usage is less common than 'éviter' but highlights avoidance through indirect means or by influencing others' behavior.

Sinônimos de Avoid

Expressões e frases comuns de Avoid

Steer clear of

To avoid someone or something, especially because it could be dangerous or harmful.
Exemplo: I always steer clear of that neighborhood at night.
Observação: This phrase emphasizes actively avoiding a specific person or place.

Keep away from

To stay at a distance from someone or something in order to avoid problems or trouble.
Exemplo: She tries to keep away from negative people.
Observação: This phrase implies maintaining a physical distance to prevent involvement.

Dodge

To avoid something skillfully, especially something that is coming towards you or that you are supposed to deal with.
Exemplo: He managed to dodge the question about his past.
Observação: This term often implies a quick and skillful evasion of something.

Sidestep

To avoid dealing with or discussing something directly.
Exemplo: She sidestepped the issue by changing the topic.
Observação: This phrase suggests avoiding a situation or topic by addressing it indirectly.

Evade

To avoid doing or answering something directly, usually because it is difficult or unpleasant.
Exemplo: He tried to evade paying his taxes for years.
Observação: This term often implies escaping or eluding something deliberately.

Bypass

To avoid something by going around it.
Exemplo: We can bypass the traffic by taking the side roads.
Observação: This phrase specifically refers to finding an alternate route or method to avoid something.

Shun

To deliberately avoid someone or something because you dislike or disapprove of them.
Exemplo: She shunned social gatherings after the incident.
Observação: This term conveys a strong sense of rejection or avoidance due to dislike or disapproval.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Avoid

Ditch

To ditch means to intentionally leave or abandon something or someone in order to avoid it.
Exemplo: I had to ditch the party because I wasn't feeling well.
Observação:

Blow off

To blow off means to ignore or skip something in order to avoid it or not do it.
Exemplo: He decided to blow off the meeting and go for a walk instead.
Observação:

Brush off

To brush off means to ignore or dismiss something, often to avoid dealing with it.
Exemplo: She does her best to brush off negative comments and focus on the positive.
Observação:

Shake

To shake off means to get rid of or detach oneself from something unwanted or negative.
Exemplo: I need to shake off this bad mood before I go to the party.
Observação:

Cut out

To cut out means to eliminate or remove something from one's life or routine to avoid negative consequences.
Exemplo: I had to cut out sugar from my diet to avoid health problems.
Observação:

Juke

To juke means to dodge or maneuver around something in a clever or deceptive way to avoid it.
Exemplo: He tried to juke his way out of the awkward conversation.
Observação:

Ghost

To ghost means to suddenly cut off all communication with someone in order to avoid confrontation or an undesired situation.
Exemplo: She decided to ghost him instead of having a difficult conversation.
Observação:

Avoid - Exemplos

Avoid the traffic by taking the back roads.
Évitez le trafic en prenant les routes secondaires.
I try to avoid eating too much sugar.
J'essaie d'éviter de manger trop de sucre.
He avoided answering the question directly.
Il a évité de répondre à la question directement.

Gramática de Avoid

Avoid - Verbo (Verb) / Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form)
Lema: avoid
Conjugações
Verbo, tempo passado (Verb, past tense): avoided
Verbo, gerúndio ou particípio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): avoiding
Verbo, terceira pessoa do singular no presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): avoids
Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): avoid
Verbo, presente não na terceira pessoa do singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): avoid
Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase
avoid contém 1 sílabas: avoid
Transcrição fonética: ə-ˈvȯid
avoid , ə ˈvȯid (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Avoid - Importância e frequência de uso

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.
avoid: 800 - 900 (Extremamente Comum).
Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.
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