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échappé

escaped

adjective eh-shah-PEH Rare

Also means

breakaway

Usage Note

Échappé is the past participle of échapper used as an adjective, describing someone or something that has gotten away or broken free. In cycling, une échappée (feminine noun) is a breakaway group. The feminine adjectival form is échappée.

Examples

"Le prisonnier échappé court dans la forêt."

Natural Translation

The escaped prisoner runs through the forest.

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