French-English translations for prendre la fuite

• flee
  The president was forced to flee, accused of corruption and stealing the election. Le Président, accusé de corruption et de trucage des élections, s’est vu contraint de prendre la fuite.
  During the past three months, the violence in Mogadishu has forced more than fifty thousand people to flee. Ces trois derniers mois, la violence au sein de la capitale a contraint plus de cinquante mille personnes à prendre la fuite.
  The prisoner tried to flee, but was caught by the guards
• take flight
  Though the bird is still young, in a day or two it will spread its wing and take flight for the first time.
  The criminals took flight as soon as they heard the sirens.

Related words

• prendre la poudre d'escampette