deflection

déviation

Changement de direction provoqué par un choc ou une poussée sur le côté.

En anglais simple : A change in direction caused by hitting something or being pushed aside.

• The shot took a deflection.
• A deflection off a defender sent the ball wide.
• The mirror caused a deflection of the light beam.

Comment l'utiliser : a deflection off someone/something (The ball took a deflection off the goalkeeper.)

Synonymes : deviation

Expressions courantes : take a deflection, slight deflection, deflection off something

esquive, diversion

Éviter une question, une critique ou un problème en attirant l’attention sur autre chose.

En anglais simple : Avoiding a question, criticism, or problem by turning attention to something else.

• His joke was a deflection.
• Changing the subject was another attempt at deflection.
• She recognized his attack as a deflection of blame.

Synonymes : evasion, avoidance

Expressions courantes : deflection of criticism, tactic of deflection, mere deflection

déviation, déflexion

Déplacement d’une aiguille ou d’un élément de mesure par rapport à sa position de départ.

En anglais simple : The movement of a needle or measuring part away from its starting position.

• The needle showed a small deflection.
• A stronger current produces greater deflection.
• Measure the deflection from the zero mark.

Comment l'utiliser : the deflection of something (We recorded the deflection of the meter's needle.)

Synonymes : displacement, deviation

Expressions courantes : needle deflection, maximum deflection, deflection of something

flèche, déformation

Déformation d’une structure ou d’un objet qui se courbe sous un poids ou une force.

En anglais simple : The bending of a structure or object when weight or force is applied to it.

• The beam showed visible deflection.
• Engineers measured the bridge's deflection under load.
• Thicker steel can reduce deflection.

Synonymes : bending, deformation

Expressions courantes : beam deflection, maximum deflection, deflection under load