This is the 8971st most frequent French word.
chassé
A "chassé" is a ballet step involving a sliding movement where one foot "chases" the other.
Here, 'chassé' is used to convey the act of expelling or driving people away from a specific place.
Il a chassé les intrus de son jardin.
He chased the intruders out of his garden.
In this sentence, 'chassé' refers to the action of pursuing or following individuals actively.
La police a chassé les voleurs toute la nuit.
The police chased the thieves all night.
Here, 'chassé' denotes the act of hunting animals, typically for food or sport.