This is the 2887th most frequent French word.
détournement
"Misappropriation" or "diversion."
In this sentence, 'détournement' refers to the act of misappropriating funds illegally.
Le détournement de fonds est une infraction grave.
The embezzlement of funds is a serious offense.
Here, 'détournement' signifies the alteration or misrepresentation of the intended meaning.
Il a constaté un détournement du sens original du texte.
He noticed a distortion of the original meaning of the text.
In this example, 'détournement' describes the act of seizing control of an aircraft unlawfully.