loosen in French
loosen in French is desserrer, relâcher — loosen means to make something less tight, or to become less tight.
loosen in French
desserrer
(transitive) To make loose.
relâcher
(transitive) To make loose.
What does "loosen" mean?
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verb To make something less tight, or to become less tight.
"He loosened his tie after the long meeting."
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verb To relax or reduce restrictions.
"The new policy loosens the rules on remote working."
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loosen in a sentence
- He loosened his tie after the long meeting.
- The screws had loosened over time.
- The new policy loosens the rules on remote working.
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What is "loosen" in French?
"loosen" in French is desserrer, relâcher. loosen means: To make something less tight, or to become less tight.
How do you use "loosen" in a sentence?
Example: "He loosened his tie after the long meeting." In French, "loosen" is desserrer, relâcher.
Are there other ways to say "loosen" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "loosen": desserrer, relâcher.
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