What is 'desserrer' called in English?

'desserrer' in English is called "Loosen". Loosen refers to: Rendre quelque chose moins serré, ferme ou sûr.

How do you pronounce 'Loosen' and 'desserrer'?

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What is an example sentence for Loosen in French?

English: "He had to loosen his tie after the long meeting." | French: "Il a dû desserrer sa cravate après la longue réunion."

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English to French Dictionary

loosen Meaning in French (loosen signification en français)

desserrer, relâcher

Synonymes:détendrelâcher

desserrer in English:loosen

Phonetic:dɛ.sɛ.ʁe

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de loosen en français est desserrer, relâcher. (Rendre quelque chose moins serré, ferme ou sûr.)

Definitions of Loosen

1
verb
desserrer
To make something less tight, firm, or secure.
Rendre quelque chose moins serré, ferme ou sûr.
2
verb
relâcher
To relax one's grip or control, or to become less strict.
Détendre sa prise ou son contrôle, ou devenir moins strict.

Example Sentences

casual

“He had to loosen his tie after the long meeting.”

Il a dû desserrer sa cravate après la longue réunion.

formal

“The doctor advised her to loosen her grip on the situation.”

Le médecin lui a conseillé de relâcher son emprise sur la situation.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

détendrelâcher

In English:

relaxslackenunfastenunbind

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

serrerresserrer

In English:

tighten fasten securestiffen

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseloosened

present participleloosening

nounlooseness

adjectiveloose

adverbloosely