General:
* To flee: This is the most common and neutral translation.
* To run away: This is more informal than "to flee."
* To escape: This implies a more intentional act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation.
More specific:
* To avoid: This implies a conscious effort to stay away from something.
* To evade: This suggests a more skillful or cunning act of escaping.
* To take flight: This is a poetic and dramatic translation.
Example:
"Il a fui la police."
* He fled the police.
* He ran away from the police.
* He escaped the police.
The best translation will depend on the specific situation and the desired tone.