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    Taches (en. Tasks)

    /taʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Visible signs left on a surface.
    There are paint stains on the floor.
    Il y a des taches de peinture sur le sol.
    Dirt resulting from a substance.
    The wine stains on the tablecloth are difficult to remove.
    Les taches de vin sur la nappe sont difficiles à enlever.
    Color or shadow marks on an object.
    Skin spots can be caused by the sun.
    Les taches de la peau peuvent être causées par le soleil.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'tache', deriving from Latin 'tacca'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have spots
    to be marked by imperfections or flaws.
    avoir des taches
    freckles
    small brown marks on the skin, mainly due to the sun.
    taches de rousseur
    to erase the stains
    to remove or reduce marks on a surface.
    effacer les taches

    Related Words

    to stain
    Action of leaving a stain.
    tacher
    tachisme
    Artistic movement based on color spots.
    tachisme
    spotted
    Which presents spots.
    tacheté

    Slang Meanings

    Spots as slang words to refer to mistakes or flaws.
    He has spots on his report, it won't pass.
    Il a des taches sur son rapport, ça ne va pas passer.
    Used to refer to problems or worries.
    He still has spots with his homework.
    Il a encore des taches avec ses devoirs.