Détacha (en. Detached)
/de.ta.ʃa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To separate or remove something that is attached.
She detached the piece of fabric from the garment.
Elle a détaché le morceau de tissu du vêtement.
To free someone or something from a bond.
The cable must be detached to repair the device.
Il faut détacher le câble pour réparer l'appareil.
To disregard a situation.
He managed to detach his emotions from what he had to do.
Il a réussi à détacher ses émotions de ce qu'il devait faire.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'détacher', which means to separate or liberate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
detach the minds
Freeing thoughts to be more creative.
détacher les esprits
detach one's attention
Focusing on something else.
détacher son attention
list a price separately
To quote the price separately.
détacher un prix
Related Words
detachment
The action of detaching or the state of being detached.
détachement
detached
That which is separated, that which is not attached.
détaché
Slang Meanings
To free oneself from a complex situation.
He decided to detach to focus on more important things.
Il a décidé de détacher pour se concentrer sur des choses plus importantes.
To be in a state of indifference.
He is completely detached from the problems of others.
Il est complètement détaché des problèmes des autres.