Cachet Meaning in English
word
ˈkæʃeɪ
ka-SHAY
kˈæʃeɪ
ka-SHAY
Definition
Special respect, prestige, or status that someone or something has. "Cachet" can also mean a mark or symbol showing authenticity or approval.
Usage & Nuances
"Cachet" is formal and often used to describe something with high status, exclusivity, or admiration (e.g., "the cachet of a luxury brand"). Rarely used in everyday casual speech. Not to be confused with "cache" (a hidden storage).
Spanish: distinción - prestigioPortuguese (BR): prestígio - distinçãoPortuguese (PT): prestígio - distinçãoChinese (Simplified): 声望 - 威信Chinese (Traditional): 聲望 - 威信Hindi: प्रतिष्ठा - विशेषताArabic: هيبة - مكانةBengali: প্রভাব - মর্যাদাRussian: престиж - статусJapanese: 威厳 - 格（かく） - 名声Vietnamese: uy tín - danh giáKorean: 위신 - 명성Turkish: itibar - prestijUrdu: وقار - عزتIndonesian: prestise - reputasi
Example Sentences
That university has a certain cachet among employers.
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The award gave him a lot of cachet in his field.
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A designer bag can add cachet to any outfit.
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He joined the club mainly for the cachet it brought.
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That restaurant has a lot of cachet—everyone wants to eat there.
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Having "Ivy League" on your résumé adds instant cachet.
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