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    Échappés (en. Escaped)

    /e.ʃa.pe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to people or objects that have managed to escape.
    The escaped prisoners were found a few days later.
    Les prisonniers échappés ont été retrouvés quelques jours plus tard.
    Relates to moments when something might have escaped someone's attention.
    Important details escaped his attention.
    Des détails importants ont échappés à son attention.

    Etymology

    The word 'échapper' comes from Old French 'eschaper,' and is derived from Latin 'ex capere' meaning 'to escape.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to escape from a situation
    To get out of a difficult situation.
    s'échapper d'une situation
    to escape the rule
    Not to be subject to a general rule.
    échapper à la règle
    the beautiful escape
    An unexpected opportunity to get out advantageously.
    l'échappée belle

    Related Words

    escape
    To flee or not be held back.
    échapper
    flee
    To leave quickly to avoid something.
    fuir
    fade away
    To disappear suddenly, often by surprise.
    s'évanouir

    Slang Meanings

    To make a getaway
    He discreetly made his getaway from the party without anyone noticing.
    Il s'est tiré discrètement de la fête sans que personne ne s'en aperçoive.
    Flashy move
    His escape was a real flashy move that surprised everyone.
    Son échappée était un vrai coup d'éclat qui a surpris tout le monde.