fuir

/fɥiʁ/
1.
verbInf3rd

run away

flee

escape

Il a voulu fuir dès qu'il a vu la police.

He wanted to run away as soon as he saw the police.

2.
verbInf3rd

avoid

shun

evade

Elle essaie de fuir ses responsabilités.

She is trying to avoid her responsibilities.

3.
verbInf3rd

leak (liquid or gas)

escape (of information or substance)

Ce tuyau a tendance à fuir : il faut appeler un plombier.

This pipe tends to leak; we need to call a plumber.