Cachet (en. Stamp)

/kaʃɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A symbol or sign representing authority.

The state seal guarantees the authenticity of the document.

Le cachet de l'État garantit l'authenticité du document.

A brilliance, a distinction attributed to something.

This restaurant has received a seal of excellence.

Ce restaurant a reçu un cachet d'excellence.

A mark affixed to an official document.

The contract was signed with a wax seal.

Le contrat était signé avec un cachet en cire.

From the Latin 'captus', meaning 'captured' or 'held'.

to have style

To be distinguished, stylish, or of superior quality.

avoir du cachet

the seal of an institution

An official mark of an institution attesting to the authenticity of a document.

cachet d'une institution

postal stamp

A dispatch mark applied by the postal service on a letter.

cachet de la poste

to seal

To affix a seal on a document.

cachetter

hiding place

A secret place where objects are hidden.

cachette

to uncock

To remove a seal, to take off a mark.

décocher

An expression to describe someone with style.

This outfit really has style.

Cette tenue a vraiment du cachet.

Used to denote something authentic or of quality.

This product has style; it comes from a renowned brand.

Ce produit a du cachet, il vient d'une marque renommée.