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évacuer
/evakɥe/
to evacuate
On évacue l'immeuble à cause du feu.
We are evacuating the building because of the fire.
general
to evacuate people from danger
Les pompiers évacuent les habitants.
Firefighters evacuate residents.
L'école a été évacuée rapidement.
The school was evacuated quickly.
general
to drain or release tension
Il fait du sport pour évacuer le stress.
He plays sports to release stress.
Word Origin
From Latin evacuare, to empty out.
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