This is the 9608th most frequent French word.
dépêché
Dispatched.
The word 'dépêché' here means 'hurried' or 'rushed' in the reflexive form, indicating the subject's efforts to complete something quickly.
Il s'est dépêché de finir son travail avant le deadline.
He hurried to finish his work before the deadline.
In this context, 'dépêché' is used to mean 'dispatched,' referring to someone being sent promptly to accomplish a task.
Elle a dépêché un messager pour livrer la lettre.
She dispatched a messenger to deliver the letter.
Here, 'dépêchés' is reflexive and plural, indicating that the subjects quickened their pace collectively to meet a time constraint.