Attache

Pronunciation: /əˈtæʃeɪ/

Definitions of attache

noun a person employed in the diplomatic service who ranks below an ambassador.

Example Sentences

A1 I always carry my attache case to work.

A2 She opened her attache and took out a pen.

B1 The diplomat's attache contained important documents.

B2 The attache was filled with confidential information.

C1 The attache belonging to the ambassador was heavily guarded.

C2 The attache carried by the spy was a key part of their mission.

Examples of attache in a Sentence

formal The attache briefed the team on the latest developments in the project.

informal I saw the attache carrying a stack of important documents.

slang The attache is always on top of things, nothing gets past him.

figurative She held onto the attache of memories from her time abroad.

Grammatical Forms of attache

• past tense: attached
• plural: attaches
• comparative: more attached
• superlative: most attached
• present tense: attach
• future tense: will attach
• perfect tense: have attached
• continuous tense: is attaching
• singular: attache
• positive degree: attached
• infinitive: to attach
• gerund: attaching
• participle: attached

Origin and Evolution of attache

First Known Use: 1705 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'attache' originated from French, derived from the verb 'attacher' meaning 'to attach'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a military context to refer to a diplomatic officer attached to an embassy or consulate, the term 'attache' has evolved to also encompass individuals in various fields who are attached to a particular organization or institution in an official capacity.