fuguer

Senses

1. 1.

   to run away

   to flee or escape, especially a young person leaving home without permission

2. 2.

   to play truant

   to absent oneself from school or duty without authorization

Examples

• "L'adolescent a fugué de la maison après une dispute avec ses parents."

  The teenager ran away from home after an argument with his parents.

• "Elle a fugué de l'école plusieurs fois cette année."

  She played truant from school several times this year.

• "Il a fugué pendant trois jours avant de revenir."

  He ran away for three days before coming back.

Usage

Common in French, especially in discussions of youth behavior or family issues. Often used in contexts involving minors running away from home or skipping school. Register: neutral/informal, frequently used in social services or educational contexts.