dèche

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See also: deche

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɛʃ/
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Etymology 1

Clipping of déchéance. First attested 1837.

Noun

dèche f (uncountable)

  1. (colloquial) the state of being broke
    Je suis dans la dèche.I am broke.

Etymology 2

Clipping of décharge.

Noun

dèche f (plural dèches)

  1. (Quebec, vulgar) sperm, semen

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