Attachés (en. Attached)

at-ta-shé

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual who is professionally connected to another.
Press attaches play a crucial role in communication.
Les attachés de presse jouent un rôle crucial dans la communication.
People who are attached to a mission or organization.
Attachés at the embassy are often diplomats.
Les attachés à l'ambassade sont souvent diplomates.
verb

Etymology

From the verb 'attacher', meaning to bind or connect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Press attaché
A person responsible for communication within an organization.
attachée de presse
Attached to the cause
Individuals actively engaged in a mission or project.
attachés à la cause

Related Words

Attachment
Emotional or relational bond with another person or group.
attachement
Attache
Term used to designate a person who has an attaché function.
attaché
Attachment
The action of attaching something.
attachure

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who is very dependent on another.
He is really attached to her; he cannot live without her.
Il est vraiment attaché à elle, il ne peut pas vivre sans elle.
Excessive affection for an activity or group.
He is attached to his football team; he goes there every weekend.
Il est attaché à son équipe de football, il y va tous les week-ends.