This is the 5141st most frequent French word.
évite
"Évite" means "avoids" in English.
The word 'évite' is used here to indicate the act of avoiding or keeping away from something intentionally or regularly.
Elle évite toujours les problèmes.
She always avoids problems.
In this sentence, 'évite' refers to the action of refraining or taking preventative measures to avoid a potential outcome.
Il évite de faire des erreurs en étant très attentif.
He avoids making mistakes by being very careful.
Here, 'évitons' is the plural form of 'évite' and is used to show collective action taken to steer clear of a hindrance.