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    Dégager (en. To clear)

    /deɡaʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To remove something to free up space.
    The pathway must be cleared to allow passage.
    Il faut dégager le chemin pour pouvoir passer.
    To produce or emit a certain amount.
    This chimney emits a lot of smoke.
    Cette cheminée dégage beaucoup de fumée.
    To make appear, to reveal.
    The sunlight radiates a pleasant warmth.
    La lumière du soleil dégage une chaleur agréable.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'desgager', composed of 'des-' (to remove) and 'gager' (to guarantee).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to clear oneself of responsibilities
    To rid oneself of obligations or burdens.
    dégager des responsabilités
    to emit a smell
    To emit a fragrance or scent.
    dégager une odeur
    to free oneself from
    To liberate oneself from something, usually referring to obligations.
    se dégager de

    Related Words

    wager
    To promise, to guarantee something.
    gager
    engage
    To take on a commitment or obligation.
    engager
    unhook
    To remove something from a place.
    décrocher

    Slang Meanings

    To extricate oneself from the situation.
    He was able to quickly extricate himself from that mess.
    Il a su se dégager rapidement de cette embrouille.
    To make the visual clear.
    He cleared the board by removing the old papers.
    Il a dégagé le tableau en enlevant les vieux papiers.