French

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Etymology

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From échapper +‎ -(at)oire. Compare Italian scappatoia.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /e.ʃa.pa.twaʁ/
  • Audio (Canada):(file)

Noun

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échappatoire f (plural échappatoires)

  1. loophole, escape route (method of escape)
    Near-synonyms: issue; subterfuge; dérobade
    désespérément chercher une échappatoiredesperately searching for an escape route

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