circumlocution

US /ˌsɝː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌsɝː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/
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circonlocution, périphrase, tournure indirecte

the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive

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His speech was full of circumlocution, avoiding the main issue.
Son discours était plein de circonlocutions, évitant le problème principal.
The politician's answer was a masterclass in circumlocution.
La réponse du politicien était une leçon magistrale de circonlocution.