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    Détaché (en. Detached)

    /de.ta.ʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Detached means that an object or person is separated or free from a connection.
    He has a detached look that shows he is not concerned about the situation.
    Il a un regard détaché qui montre qu'il n'est pas concerné par la situation.
    Describes a free and independent state of mind.
    She remains detached from others' problems to focus on her goals.
    Elle reste détachée des problèmes des autres pour se concentrer sur ses objectifs.
    Can also refer to something that is dissociated or isolated.
    The building is detached from the other structures.
    Le bâtiment est détaché des autres constructions.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb detach, which combines 'dé-' indicating separation and 'tacher' meaning to attach.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be detached from events
    To remain impartial and not influenced by events.
    être détaché des événements

    Related Words

    detach
    To do what is necessary to separate or free something.
    détacher
    attach
    To put together or connect something.
    attacher
    free
    To make free; to release.
    libérer

    Slang Meanings

    To be detached in a social situation.
    He is so detached that he doesn't care about conflicts.
    Il est tellement détaché qu'il se moque des conflits.
    To stand out someone in a conversation.
    She detached her name from the list for an unknown reason.
    Elle a détaché son nom de la liste pour une raison inconnue.