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release in French

release in French is lâcher, relâche, version — release means to set free or allow to leave, especially from captivity or confinement.

release in French

lâcher
noun
The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
relâche
noun
The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
version
noun
(software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.
parution
noun
Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).
sortie
noun
Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).
remise de dette
noun
(legal) The giving up of a claim, especially a debt.
libération
noun
(biochemistry) The process by which a chemical substance is set free.
libérer
verb
(transitive) To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.
lâcher
verb
(transitive) To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.
sortir
verb
(transitive) To make available to the public.
libérer
verb
(transitive) To free or liberate; to set free.
quittancer
verb

What does "release" mean?

  1. verb To set free or allow to leave, especially from captivity or confinement.
    "The hostages were released after two days."
  2. verb To make something available to the public, such as a product, film, or piece of information.
    "The band released their new album last Friday."
  3. noun The act of setting something or someone free.
    "The release of the report caused a public outcry."

release in a sentence

  • The hostages were released after two days.
  • He was released from prison early for good behaviour.
  • The band released their new album last Friday.
  • The release of the report caused a public outcry.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "release" in French?

"release" in French is lâcher, relâche, version. release means: To set free or allow to leave, especially from captivity or confinement.

How do you use "release" in a sentence?

Example: "The hostages were released after two days." In French, "release" is lâcher, relâche, version.

Are there other ways to say "release" in French?

Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "release": lâcher, relâche, version, parution, sortie, remise de dette.

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