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Translate Files Chassée (en. Hunted)
/ʃa.se/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Movement by which one chases, often in a dance context.
The chase is a characteristic dance step in ballet.
La chassée est un pas de danse caractéristique du ballet.
The act of chasing an animal or a group of animals.
He went on the chase to catch deer.
Il est parti en chassée pour attraper des cerfs.
An event where one is forced to flee or be expelled.
The chase of the thieves began when the police arrived.
La chassée des voleurs a commencé lorsque la police est arrivée.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'chasser', from Latin 'captiare' meaning 'to take'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to go on the chase
To engage in an activity to obtain something or pursue a goal.
faire la chassée
witch hunt
Intense persecution of a group for often unjustified reasons.
chassée aux sorcières
to be on the chase
To be active in the search or pursuit of something.
être en chassée
Related Words
to hunt
Action of pursuing or capturing an animal.
chasser
hunted
Past participle of the verb to hunt, meaning that something has been hunted.
chassé
hunt
Action of hunting, can also refer to the area where the hunt takes place.
chasse
Slang Meanings
To be thrown out, expelled.
He had a chase from the club after his unacceptable behavior.
Il a eu une chassée du club après son comportement inacceptable.
To have an intense pursuit.
His latest chase for a job was exhausting.
Sa dernière chassée pour un emploi a été éprouvante.