unravel in French
unravel in French is démêler, dénouer, résoudre — unravel means to untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together.
unravel in French
démêler
(also, reflexive) To clear (something) from complication or difficulty; to investigate and solve (a mystery, a problem, etc.); to disentangle, to unfold, to work out.
dénouer
(also, reflexive) To clear (something) from complication or difficulty; to investigate and solve (a mystery, a problem, etc.); to disentangle, to unfold, to work out.
résoudre
(also, reflexive) To clear (something) from complication or difficulty; to investigate and solve (a mystery, a problem, etc.); to disentangle, to unfold, to work out.
effiler
Of threads: to become separated from something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric; also, of something knitted or woven: to separate into threads; to come apart.
défaire
Of threads: to become separated from something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric; also, of something knitted or woven: to separate into threads; to come apart.
démêler
Of threads: to become separated from something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric; also, of something knitted or woven: to separate into threads; to come apart.
dénouer
Of threads: to become separated from something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric; also, of something knitted or woven: to separate into threads; to come apart.
effilocher
Of threads: to become separated from something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric; also, of something knitted or woven: to separate into threads; to come apart.
What does "unravel" mean?
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verb To untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together.
"She patiently unravelled the tangled ball of wool."
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verb To work out or solve something confusing or mysterious, piece by piece.
"Detectives slowly unravelled the mystery behind the disappearance."
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verb To fall apart or break down into disorder.
"Their plan began to unravel the moment the weather turned."
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unravel in a sentence
- She patiently unravelled the tangled ball of wool.
- He unravelled the old sweater to reuse the yarn.
- Detectives slowly unravelled the mystery behind the disappearance.
- It took years to unravel the truth about the scandal.
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What is "unravel" in French?
"unravel" in French is démêler, dénouer, résoudre. unravel means: To untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together.
How do you use "unravel" in a sentence?
Example: "She patiently unravelled the tangled ball of wool." In French, "unravel" is démêler, dénouer, résoudre.
Are there other ways to say "unravel" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "unravel": démêler, dénouer, résoudre, effiler, défaire, effilocher.
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