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    D'échapper (en. To escape)

    /de.ʃɑ.pe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move away or withdraw from something that threatens.
    He managed to escape from his pursuers.
    Il a réussi à d'échapper à ses poursuivants.
    To be left free or to escape a constraint.
    The animal escaped the hunter's claws.
    L'animal a d'échapper aux griffes du chasseur.
    Not being caught or taken.
    The ball slipped out of my hand.
    La balle a d'échapper à ma main.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'de-' and the verb 'échapper', formerly 'eschapper' in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to narrowly escape
    Successfully avoiding danger just in time.
    d'échapper de justesse
    to escape from one's responsibilities
    Avoiding taking on one's obligations.
    d'échapper à ses responsabilités
    to escape from routine
    Getting involved in various activities to avoid monotony.
    d'échapper à la routine

    Related Words

    escape
    Action of escaping.
    évasion
    flight
    Action of fleeing to escape something.
    fuite
    release
    The act of freeing oneself from a constraint.
    libération

    Slang Meanings

    To run away quickly.
    He made a quick escape as soon as the police arrived.
    Il a fait un d'échapper dès que la police est arrivée.
    To avoid something.
    She escaped her appointment by claiming a scheduling conflict.
    Elle a d'échapper à son rendez-vous en prétextant un empêchement.