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    S'attacher (en. To attach oneself)

    /satˈaʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To establish an emotional or affective bond.
    She quickly becomes attached to the people she meets.
    Elle s'attache rapidement aux personnes qu'elle rencontre.
    To depend on something or someone.
    He becomes attached to his daily habits.
    Il s'attache à ses habitudes quotidiennes.
    To fix oneself to something in a robust manner.
    He secured himself to the wheel to prevent it from falling.
    Il s'est attaché à la roue pour éviter qu'elle ne tombe.

    Etymology

    From the verb attacher, with the prefix 'se' indicating a reflexive action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become attached to something
    To focus on a subject or an idea.
    s'attacher à quelque chose
    to become attached to someone
    To develop feelings for a person.
    s'attacher à quelqu'un

    Related Words

    attacher
    To fix or bind something.
    attacher
    liaison
    Relation or connection between several elements.
    liaison

    Slang Meanings

    To become addicted to something.
    Since he started playing this game, he becomes attached to every character.
    Depuis qu'il joue à ce jeu, il s'attache à chaque personnage.
    To be sentimental towards someone.
    She has really become attached to her new dog.
    Elle s'est vraiment attachée à son nouveau chien.