Degas (en. Degas)
/dɪˈɡɑː/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Accelerate or move quickly.
He cleared the road to pass.
Il a dégagé la route pour passer.
Release or remove something.
She cleared her schedule.
Elle a dégagé son emploi du temps.
Be detached or separated from something.
He finally cleared his thoughts.
Il a enfin dégagé ses pensées.
Etymology
Comes from the French verb 'dégager', which means to remove or free.
Common Phrases and Expressions
create an atmosphere
Create a pleasant atmosphere.
dégager une ambiance
make room
Make room.
dégager de la place
free oneself from a commitment
Free oneself from an obligation.
se dégager d'un engagement
Related Words
clearance
Action of clearing.
dégagement
clearable
That can be cleared.
dégageable
Slang Meanings
Leave quickly.
He took off before the situation got complicated.
Il a dégasé avant que la situation ne devienne compliquée.
Slip away.
She slipped out without saying goodbye.
Elle a dégasé sans dire au revoir.