cachet

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Synonyms 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Noun 2.3.1 Related terms 3 Italian 3.1 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From French cachet.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /kæˈʃeɪ/ or /ˈkæʃeɪ/

  Rhymes: -æʃeɪ

[edit] Noun

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cachet (plural cachets)

1. A special characteristic or quality.

   I remember when this diner was a quiet hangout, but lately it seems to be losing its cachet.

2. (archaic) A seal, as of a letter.

[edit] Usage notes

(sense 1): This word is often used in the negative. e.g., to lose/be losing its/oneʼs cachet.

[edit] Synonyms

• quality: charm, je ne sais quoi, magic touch, oomph, zing

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From Old French cacher.

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• IPA: /ka.ʃɛ/

[edit] Noun

cachet m. (plural cachets)

1. cachet

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• caché

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Noun

cachet m. inv.

1. tablet, capsule (medical)
2. fee
3. rinse (coloured, for the hair)