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    Détachait (en. Detached)

    /de.ta.ʃɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To detach something means to separate it from a whole.
    He was detaching the labels from the clothes.
    Il détachait les étiquettes des vêtements.
    To free oneself from a constraint or obligation.
    She was distancing herself from her responsibilities.
    Elle se détachait de ses responsabilités.
    To ensure that one thing is no longer connected to another.
    He was detaching the pieces of paper one by one.
    Il détachait les morceaux de papier un par un.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word "detach" comes from the prefix 'de-' and the verb 'tacher', which means to attach.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stand out from the crowd
    To be distinct or different from others.
    se détacher du lot
    to detach a price
    To reduce the price of a good.
    détacher un prix

    Related Words

    detachment
    State of someone who is detached or separated.
    détachement
    detached
    Who is not attached, or who is impartial.
    détaché

    Slang Meanings

    To feel free from constraints.
    After submitting his report, he felt detached.
    Après avoir rendu son rapport, il se sentait détaché.
    To not get emotionally involved.
    She is very detached in love.
    Elle est très détachée en amour.