Dégageant (en. Clearing)
/deɡaʒɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That emits heat or a smell.
This dish has an exuding aroma that attracts all the guests.
Ce plat a un parfum dégageant qui attire tous les convives.
That creates an atmosphere or ambiance.
The exuding music of this café makes the place very welcoming.
La musique dégageante de ce café rend l'endroit très accueillant.
That is capable of releasing or eliminating.
This product is exuding bad odors after cleaning.
Ce produit est dégageant de mauvaises odeurs après le nettoyage.
Etymology
From the verb 'exuder' which means 'to release' or 'to emit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
emanating a smell
Emitting a smell that spreads.
se dégageant d'une odeur
creating a certain atmosphere
Creating a particular atmosphere.
dégageant une ambiance
exuding enthusiasm
Producing a feeling of enthusiasm.
dégageant de l'enthousiasme
Related Words
exude
To release or emit something.
dégager
exhale
To emit a smell or gases.
exhaler
emanate
To proceed from something, to come out of.
émaner
Slang Meanings
That gives a positive impression.
This guy is really exuding, he attracts everyone with his personality.
Ce gars est vraiment dégageant, il attire tout le monde avec sa personnalité.
Comfortable and relaxed.
At the party, he was exuding and made everyone feel at ease.
Lors de la fête, il était dégageant et a mis tout le monde à l'aise.