This is the 5103rd most frequent French word.
écarté
"Écarté" means "spread apart" or "discarded."
Here 'écarté' illustrates physical separation or moving objects apart.
Il a écarté les rideaux pour voir dehors.
He pulled apart the curtains to see outside.
In this sentence, 'écarté' conveys the act of rejecting or putting aside an idea or plan.
Elle a écarté l'idée de partir en voyage cette année.
She dismissed the idea of going on a trip this year.
Here, 'écarté' pertains to strategically outdistancing or sidestepping opponents in a competitive context.