French word

attache

Pronunciation

IPA/ataʃ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounclasp

Example

Je dois réparer l'attache de la ceinture.

I need to repair the clasp on the belt.

Illustration for attache (clasp)

More examples

L'attache de la cravate a glissé.

The tie clasp slipped.

Core concept

The fastening hardware on an item, such as the part that closes a belt or joins an accessory.

Common phrases

  • attache de ceinture

    belt buckle

  • attache de cravate

    tie clasp

Similar words

fermoir: A small metal clasp for securing the opening of clothing or a bag.
boucle: A metal buckle for threading, adjusting, and securing a strap or belt.

Definition in French

Élément, souvent amovible, utilisé pour fermer ou solidariser deux pièces, comme l'attache d'un vêtement ou d'un accessoire.

Word origin

The noun attache comes from the fastening verb attacher and refers to the resulting fastening or connecting element.

Usage tips

  • Attache is a broad term, while boucle usually indicates a buckle and fermoir a closing clasp, so the specific hardware may need naming.

Other meanings

  • fastenernoun

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