French Conversation · Level 32
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French word
lâcher
Pronunciation
IPA/laʃe/
Meaning
- verblet go
Example
Lâche ma main.
Let go of my hand.
More examples
Ne lâche pas la corde.
Don't let go of the rope.
Core concept
A held thing slips away when the hand relaxes, while the same release can affect support, tension, or words.
Common phrases
lâcher la main
let go of the hand
lâcher prise
let go of one's hold
lâcher quelque chose
drop something
Similar words
laisser: Leaving an object or person as it is by releasing one's hold.
desserrer: Loosening a constricting force or a knot.
relâcher: Easing tension or force to reduce tightness.
Definition in French
Laisser tomber quelque chose que l'on tient ou rompre son soutien à quelqu'un; s'emploie aussi pour exprimer le relâchement d'une tension ou l'émission involontaire d'une parole.
Word origin
French lâcher descends from Old French laschier, which came from a Late Latin verb based on laxus, 'loose'.
Usage tips
- Lâcher un mot means to let a word slip out, whereas dire un mot is more neutral for simply saying something.