This is the 2211th most frequent French word.
dérives
"Dérives" in English means "drifts" or "diversions," often referring to deviations or divergences.
In this sentence, 'dérives' refers to developments or deviations from the intended direction or purpose of the project, emphasizing potential risks or undesirable outcomes.
Les dérives de ce projet doivent être contrôlées pour éviter des conséquences négatives.
The deviations of this project must be controlled to avoid negative consequences.
Here, 'dérives' describes drifts or specific areas in the marine environment characterized by strong currents.
Les bateaux se dirigent vers les dérives marines où les courants sont les plus forts.
The boats are heading toward marine drifts where the currents are strongest.
In this case, 'dérives' is used metaphorically to denote shifts or changes in behavior that could lead to issues within the group context.