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Digresser
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing. Often seen as a lack of focus in formal debates.
Examples in context
Ne commencez pas à digresser inutilement.
Do not start to digress needlessly.
Il aime digresser sur des sujets variés.
He likes to digress on varied subjects.
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