S'attache (en. Attaches)

/sat.aʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To establish a link or attachment to something.
She is getting more and more attached to her new job.
Elle s'attache de plus en plus à son nouveau travail.
To adhere to an idea or feeling with conviction.
He sticks to his principles despite criticism.
Il s'attache à ses principes malgré les critiques.
To be devoted to a person or a cause.
They connect with their community by volunteering.
Ils s'attachent à leur communauté en faisant du bénévolat.
To create an emotional connection.
Children easily get attached to their toys.
Les enfants s'attachent facilement à leurs jouets.
To focus on something or someone persistently.
He pays attention to every detail in his work.
Il s'attache à chaque détail dans son travail.

Etymology

Pronominal form of the verb 'attacher', derived from the Latin 'attachare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get attached to someone
To have an emotional attachment to a person.
s'attacher à quelqu'un
to commit to a cause
To deeply engage for a cause.
s'attacher à une cause
to connect with one's roots
To value one's origins and history.
s'attacher à ses racines

Related Words

attacher
To fix or unite something.
attacher
attachment
Emotional bond to a person or thing.
attachement
devote
To dedicate one's time and effort to something or someone.
dévouer