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    Chassait (en. Hunted)

    /ʃa.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of pursuing or driving away animals or people.
    He was hunting deer in the forest.
    Il chassait des cerfs dans la forêt.
    To eliminate or push something away.
    She was driving away negative thoughts.
    Elle chassait les pensées négatives.
    To seek to obtain something.
    He was seeking a stable job.
    Il chassait un emploi stable.

    Etymology

    From the Old French 'chacier', derived from the Latin 'captiare' meaning to capture.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to drive away dark thoughts
    Eliminate pessimistic thoughts.
    chasser les idées noires
    to drive away one's true nature
    Difficulty in changing habitual behavior.
    chasser le naturel
    to chase away illusions
    To give up unrealistic hopes.
    chasser les illusions

    Related Words

    hunter
    Person who practices hunting.
    chasseur
    hunt
    Action of hunting or outdoor sport.
    chasse
    hunted
    Something or someone that has been chased or driven away.
    chassé

    Slang Meanings

    To eliminate or dismiss something informally.
    He drove that project out of his mind.
    Il a chassé ce projet de sa tête.
    To be in search of a romantic partner.
    He was chasing girls in clubs.
    Il chassait des filles dans les clubs.