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attache

at·ta·ché
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [a-ta-shey, at-uh- or, esp. British, uh-tash-ey]
    • /æ tæˈʃeɪ, ˌæt ə- or, esp. British, əˈtæʃ eɪ/
    • /əˈtæʃ.eɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [a-ta-shey, at-uh- or, esp. British, uh-tash-ey]
    • /æ tæˈʃeɪ, ˌæt ə- or, esp. British, əˈtæʃ eɪ/

Definitions of attache word

  • countable noun attache An attaché is a member of staff in an embassy, usually with a special responsibility for something. 3
  • noun attache a person attached to a diplomatic mission who serves a specific purpose 3
  • noun attache a specialist attached to a diplomatic mission 3
  • noun attache a junior member of the staff of an embassy or legation 3
  • noun attache a person with special duties on the diplomatic staff of an ambassador or minister to another country 3
  • noun attache a diplomatic official attached to an embassy or legation, especially in a technical capacity: a commercial attaché; a cultural attaché. 1

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Origin of attache

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < French: literally, attached, past participle of attacher to attach

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Parts of speech for Attache

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

attache popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

attache usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for attache

noun attache

  • briefcase — A briefcase is a case used for carrying documents in.
  • backpack — A backpack is a bag with straps that go over your shoulders, so that you can carry things on your back when you are walking or climbing.
  • purse — a woman's handbag or pocketbook.
  • sack — a strong light-colored wine formerly imported from Spain and the Canary Islands.
  • kitChristopher ("Kit") 1809–68, U.S. frontiersman and scout.

Antonyms for attache

noun attache

  • receiver — a person or thing that receives.

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