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    Échappées (en. Escapes)

    /eʃape/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movements or actions by which one escapes.
    The escapes of the bird into the sky were majestic.
    Les échappées de l'oiseau vers le ciel étaient majestueuses.
    Events where one frees oneself from a constraint.
    The escapes of the group of prisoners were quickly noticed.
    Les échappées du groupe de prisonniers ont été rapidement remarquées.

    Etymology

    The word 'escape' comes from the Old French 'eschaper,' which means to move away.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take an escape
    to temporarily evade a situation that is unbearable.
    prendre une échappée
    to make an escape
    to momentarily step away from routine or obligations.
    faire une échappée

    Related Words

    escape route
    A way to escape from a difficult situation.
    échappatoire
    escape
    The action of escaping or getting away.
    évasion
    flight
    The act of fleeing from a place or situation.
    fuite

    Slang Meanings

    To take to one's heels.
    When things went wrong, he took to his heels.
    Quand les choses ont mal tourné, il a pris la poudre d'escampette.
    To make a quick exit.
    He decided to make a quick exit before the end of the meeting.
    Il a décidé de se tirer à l'anglaise avant la fin de la réunion.