Effacée (en. Erased)

/efase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been rubbed out or erased.
The text on this document is erased.
Le texte sur ce document est effacé.
Which does not attract attention, discreet.
She is wearing an erased dress, almost invisible.
Elle porte une robe effacée, presque invisible.
Referring to a person who remains in the shadows, who does not seek to be noticed.
He is very erased, preferring to observe rather than speak.
Il est très effacé, préférant observer plutôt que de parler.

Etymology

From the verb 'effacer', which comes from the Latin 'effacere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

erase the traces
Make something undetectable or invisible.
effacer les traces
erase a memory
Make a memory disappear from one's mind.
effacer un souvenir

Related Words

erasure
The act of erasing something.
effacement
eraser
Object used for erasing.
gomme
discretion
The quality of being inconspicuous, little visible.
discrétion

Slang Meanings

To have disappeared into the fog.
This idea has faded like a shadow.
Cette idée s'est effacée comme une ombre.
To be withdrawn from social life.
Since he moved, he has become really erased.
Depuis qu'il a déménagé, il est devenu vraiment effacé.