Dégageait (en. Was clearing)

/de.gɛ/ (approximatif)

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Text: To make free or accessible.
Text: He cleared the entrance by removing obstacles.
Il dégageait l'entrée en enlevant les obstacles.
Text: To emit, to produce.
Text: The candle released a soft light.
La bougie dégageait une douce lumière.
Text: To communicate a feeling or an impression.
Text: She exuded an aura of confidence.
Elle dégageait une aura de confiance.
Text: To let a fragrance or odor escape.
Text: The dish gave off a delicious smell.
Le plat dégageait une odeur délicieuse.

Etymology

Text: From the verb 'dégager', derived from the prefix 'dé-' and from 'gager' which means 'to guarantee' or 'to engage'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Text: to convey an impression
Text: To emit a feeling or sensation to others.
dégager une impression
Text: to free oneself from one's responsibilities
Text: To escape from one's obligations or a situation.
se dégager de ses responsabilités
Text: to generate profits
Text: To produce gains or profits.
dégager des bénéfices

Related Words

Text: release
Text: Act of clearing or liberating.
dégagement
Text: clear
Text: That which is free or open.
dégagé
Text: to release
Text: The act of removing an obstacle.
dégager

Slang Meanings

Text: To get rid of something.
Text: I need to get these old furniture pieces out of the garage.
Il faut que je dégage ces vieux meubles du garage.
Text: To be relaxed, without pressure.
Text: After work, I feel relaxed.
Après le travail, je me sens dégagé.