le dérapage
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. skidding
Le dérapage sur les routes gelées est un problème majeur en hiver.Skidding on roads is a major problem in the winter.
b. sideslipping
La technique de dérapage de ce skieur lui permet de tourner plus rapidement.This skier's technique of sideslipping allows him to turn more quickly.
a. deviation
Le gouvernement vise à veiller sur les dérapages des normes éthiques auprès de certaines entreprises.The government aims to monitor deviations from ethical standards at certain companies.
a. blunder
Les dérapages du maire dans sa vie privée ont peut-être compromis sa carrière politique.The mayor's blunders in his private life may have possibly ruined his political career.
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