French translation of tache is 
tache

Meaning of "tache" in English

The word "tache" in English is an archaic term referring to a spot, blemish, or stain. Historically, it was used more commonly to describe a mark or discoloration, particularly on fabrics or surfaces, that detracted from the appearance. Although rarely used in modern English, "tache" serves as an indicator of historical language usage. It can also be metaphorically extended to refer to a flaw or defect in character or behavior. Being an uncommon term today, it is primarily found in literature or discussions of historical language.

Meaning of "tache" in French

In French, "tache" refers to a spot or stain, similar to its outdated English counterpart. It describes any mark or discoloration on a surface, such as clothing, paper, or skin. The word can also extend to more abstract concepts, like a figurative blemish on someone's reputation or record. In everyday French, "tache" is frequently used and remains a part of the regular vocabulary, smoothly fitting into expressions and common phrases involving cleanliness or the idea of imperfection.

Pronunciation of "tache" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [tæʃ]

There are generally no significant regional variations for the pronunciation of "tache" in English as it is an archaic term and seldom used in current speech. Its pronunciation would likely have maintained consistency, similar to that of simple monosyllabic words.

Pronunciation of "tache" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [taʃ]

The French pronunciation of "tache" is relatively consistent across regions, though subtle differences might occur in intonation between metropolitan French and other dialects, such as Canadian or African French. Generally, the sound remains largely uniform due to its widely understood usage.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The shirt had a tache that couldn’t be removed. (La chemise avait une tache qui ne pouvait pas être enlevée.)
2. She noticed a tache on the white tablecloth. (Elle a remarqué une tache sur la nappe blanche.)
3. He worried about the tache on his reputation. (Il s’inquiétait de la tache sur sa réputation.)
4. A tache appeared on the document after the spill. (Une tache est apparue sur le document après le déversement.)
5. The painting suffered from a small tache of mold. (La peinture souffrait d'une petite tache de moisissure.)
6. He used a special soap to clean the tache. (Il a utilisé un savon spécial pour nettoyer la tache.)
7. The tache on her dress was barely noticeable. (La tache sur sa robe était à peine perceptible.)
8. Despite the tache, she wore her favorite blouse. (Malgré la tache, elle portait son chemisier préféré.)
9. They were looking for ways to cover a tache on the wall. (Ils cherchaient des moyens de couvrir une tache sur le mur.)
10. The glass left a tache on the wooden table. (Le verre a laissé une tache sur la table en bois.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tache" in English

Synonyms: blemish, mark, stain, blot, spot

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: imperfection, defect, smudge, discoloration, fault

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tache" in French

Synonyms: souillure, macule, marque, tâche, tavelure

Antonyms: perfection, pureté, netteté

Similar Words: défaut, imperfection, tavelure, macchie

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