Cachet

Pronunciation: /kæˈʃeɪ/

Definitions of cachet

noun prestige or distinction associated with a particular status or reputation

Example Sentences

A1 The designer handbag had a certain cachet that made it highly sought after.

A2 The prestigious university has a cachet that attracts students from all over the world.

B1 The historic building's cachet added to its appeal as a tourist destination.

B2 The luxury car brand is known for its cachet and high-quality craftsmanship.

C1 The exclusive country club has a cachet that appeals to the elite members of society.

C2 The renowned artist's signature on the painting added a cachet of authenticity and value.

Examples of cachet in a Sentence

formal The prestigious award added a certain cachet to her reputation as a researcher.

informal Having a designer handbag definitely gives you some cachet among your friends.

slang That new restaurant has a lot of cachet - everyone wants to be seen there.

figurative His family name carries a lot of cachet in the business world.

Grammatical Forms of cachet

• past tense: cacheted
• plural: cachets
• comparative: more cachet
• superlative: most cachet
• present tense: cachets
• future tense: will cachet
• perfect tense: have cacheted
• continuous tense: is cacheting
• singular: cachet
• positive degree: cachet
• infinitive: to cachet
• gerund: cacheting
• participle: cacheting

Origin and Evolution of cachet

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'cachet' originated from the French word 'cachet', meaning a seal or stamp.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a seal or stamp used to authenticate documents, the word 'cachet' evolved to also mean prestige, quality, or a mark of approval.