Taché (en. Stain)

taʃe

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Definition: Which presents a stain or mark.
Example Sentence: The fabric is stained with wine.
Le tissu est taché de vin.
Definition: Refers to a document where the color is altered.
Example Sentence: The report is stained by spilled coffee.
Le rapport est taché par le café renversé.
Definition: Qualifies someone who has a burn on their skin.
Example Sentence: He has a stained arm after exposing it to the sun without protection.
Il a un bras taché après s'être exposé au soleil sans protection.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the verb 'to stain' which means to mark or color.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: wine-stained
Meaning: Refers to a fabric or garment that has received a splash of wine.
taché de vin
Common Phrase: grease-stained
Meaning: Indicates a garment that has become soiled by oil or grease.
taché de graisse
Common Phrase: stained coffee
Meaning: A coffee that has a changed coloration, often due to a coloring substance.
café taché

Related Words

Related Word: stain
Description: A visible mark on a surface.
tache
Related Word: to stain
Description: The act of applying a stain or mark.
tacher
Related Word: small stain
Description: A small stain.
tachette

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: To designate something that went wrong or failed.
Slang Example: This project is completely messed up.
Ce projet est complètement taché.
Slang Meaning: To be in a bad situation or difficult position.
Slang Example: After this decision, he is in bad standing with his colleagues.
Après cette décision, il est taché avec ses collègues.