This is the 4257th most frequent French word.
détournés
"Diverted" or "rerouted."
Here, 'détournés' means 'embezzled' and is used to describe money or resources being improperly redirected for personal use.
Les fonds de l'entreprise ont été détournés par un employé malhonnête.
The company's funds were embezzled by a dishonest employee.
In this context, 'détourné' is used to describe an alternate or indirect route, thus indicating deviation.
Les voyageurs ont dû suivre un itinéraire détourné en raison des travaux sur la route principale.
Travelers had to follow a detour route due to construction on the main road.
Here, 'détournées' refers to intentions being misrepresented or redirected for different purposes.