Attachait (en. Attached)
/at.a.ʃɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Forming a link between two entities.
He was attaching the documents with a staple.
Il attachait les documents avec une agrafe.
Ensuring the fastening of something.
She was fastening her seatbelt before leaving.
Elle attachait sa ceinture avant de partir.
Creating an emotional or formal bond.
They easily attach to childhood memories.
Ils s'attachent facilement aux souvenirs d'enfance.
Etymology
From the verb 'attacher', derived from the word 'tacher' which means to bind.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to get attached to someone
Developing a strong emotional relationship with someone.
s'attacher à quelqu'un
to get attached to something
Developing an affection or concern for an object or an idea.
s'attacher à quelque chose
Related Words
attach
Infinitive verb meaning the action of joining.
attacher
attachment
Noun designating the emotional or physical bond one has towards something.
attachement
Slang Meanings
To be glued to someone.
He is always attaching himself to the other, like a shadow.
Il est toujours en train d'attacher l'autre, comme un ombre.
To be very involved in a relationship.
They get attached too quickly, it's dangerous.
Ils s'attachent trop vite, c'est dangereux.