dégagé

[ dey-gah-zhey; French dey-ga-zhey ]

adjective

1. unconstrained; easy, as in manner or style.
2. without emotional involvement; detached.

dégagé

/ deɡaʒe /

adjective

1. unconstrained in manner; casual; relaxed
2. uninvolved; detached

Word History and Origins

Origin of dégagé¹

< French, past participle of dégager to release, free, redeem, Old French desg ( u ) agier; de-, gage ¹; engage

Example Sentences

Beaucoup aiment la nostalgie et l’étrange prescience qui se dégage du concept original de l’artiste.

From New York Times

Founded in Los Angeles in 2011 by Michael Cornell, the Align Ballet Method was born out of a desire to make ballet approachable for adults, despite whether they know a “tendu” from a “dégagé.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Dégagé! Dégagé! Dégagé!” went one of the tunes.

From Washington Post

This is why they yell “Système dégage!” or, “System, get lost!”

From New York Times

It is reported that this piece of dégagé garment has been available, at Zara, for thirty-nine dollars.

From The New Yorker