how to pronounce déviance

/de.vjɑ̃s/

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déviance is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of déviance in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… aura peut-être quelques déviance vers la …”

meanings of déviance

noun:

Deviance (variation from expected behavior or form).
Anomaly.

déviance frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word déviance occurs in french on average 1.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.