What does détaché in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word détaché in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use détaché in French.

The word détaché in French means stain-free, replacement, substitute, indifferent, detached, seconded, smooth and separate bow strokes, detach, loose, free, untie, tear off, undo, get a stain out of , get the stains out of, enunciate, send on secondment, come off, undo, free yourself, stand out, break away, detach yourself from, stand out from , stand out among, seconded from the ministry, on secondment from the ministry. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word détaché

stain-free

adjectif (qui n'a plus de tache)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le pantalon est revenu détaché du pressing.
The trousers came back from the dry-cleaner's stain-free.

replacement, substitute

adjectif (de remplacement)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce magasin vend des pièces détachées pour automobiles.
This store sells replacement auto parts.

indifferent, detached

adjectif (indifférent)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il regardait la scène du crime d'un air détaché.
He examined the crime scene with a detached air.

seconded

adjectif (en mission dans un autre service)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce fonctionnaire est détaché à la cour des comptes.
This official is seconded to the Court of Auditors.

smooth and separate bow strokes

nom masculin (technique musicale) (stringed instrument)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Lorsque l'on joue en détaché, il y a un bref silence entre chaque note.
When you play détaché, there is a brief silence between each note.

detach, loose, free, untie

verbe transitif (enlever des liens)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tu détacheras le chien lorsque je te le dirai. Le policier a détaché l'otage.
You can let the dog off its lead when I tell you to.

tear off

verbe transitif (enlever ce qui est collé, fixé)

Détachez le coupon-réponse ci-dessous.
Tear off the reply slip below.

undo

verbe transitif (desserrer : cravate, collier)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
En raison de la chaleur, tous les hommes avaient détaché le nœud de leur cravate.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. He loosened his tie to make himself more comfortable.

get a stain out of , get the stains out of

verbe transitif (enlever des taches)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je n'arrive pas à détacher cette serviette.
I can't get the stains out of this towel.

enunciate

verbe transitif (prononcer distinctement)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Mon professeur parlait en détachant chaque syllabe.
My teacher used to enunciate every syllable when speaking.

send on secondment

verbe transitif (envoyer en mission) (UK)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le directeur a détaché Nathalie pour lancer la nouvelle usine.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. He was sent to another branch on secondment.

come off

verbe pronominal (chose : s'enlever, se décoller)

Ce chèque est en train de se détacher.
This cheque is coming off.

undo

verbe pronominal (lien, attache : s'enlever)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Cette ceinture s'attache et se détache facilement.
This belt does up and undoes easily.

free yourself

verbe pronominal (personne : ôter ses liens)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Le prisonnier a réussi à se détacher tout seul.
The prisoner managed to free himself without any help.

stand out

verbe pronominal (ressortir)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Cette fleur blanche se détache bien sur ce fond vert.
This white flower stands out well against the green background.

break away

verbe pronominal (quitter)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Ce cycliste s'est détaché du peloton de tête.
The cyclist broke away from the front peloton.

detach yourself from

(prendre du recul)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je me suis beaucoup détaché de mes amis ces derniers temps.
I've withdrawn a great deal from my friends lately.

stand out from , stand out among

(se démarquer de, être remarqué)

Cet élève se détache nettement de ses camarades.
This student really stands out from his classmates.

seconded from the ministry, on secondment from the ministry

locution adjectivale (missionné hors de son ministère)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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