English to French Meaning of loosen - desserrer

Loosen :

desserrer

verb

desserrer, annuler, détacher, se détendre, échouer dans, délier, cabanon, bourbier, écheveler, remuer, bouge toi, secouer, bouger, modifier, virer, laisser sortir, Libération, enlever, tomber, se détacher, trébucher, égaré, laisser, quitter, abandonner, pousser

Loosen :: desserrerLoosened :: desserréLoosening :: détachementLoosens :: desserreUnloosen :: desserrerUnloosened :: unloosenedUnloosening :: dévissantUnloosens :: unloosens

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Definitions of loosen in English

Verb(1) make loose or looser(2) make less severe or strict(3) become less severe or strict(4) disentangle and raise the fibers of(5) cause to become loose(6) make less dense(7) become loose or looser or less tight

Examples of loosen in English

(1) He was reaching up to loosen the collar of his shirt when he noticed his mother and younger sibling coming down the stairs.(2) It's interesting how a year ago the very notion of smallpox made my bowels loosen ; now I'm thinking about the proper approach the media should take.(3) Will this direct reporting be enough to loosen the strictures of centralization and create the accountability and openness that is needed?(4) As evident at the conference, both business circles and scholars are expecting the government to loosen the ├ö├ç├┐no haste, be patient├ö├ç├û policy.(5) Relax your shoulders by taking a deep breath and then focus on letting your shoulders drop and loosen .(6) Lifeguards flushed the shark's gills with fresh water to loosen its grip.(7) No lasting foundations for bilateral cooperation and the presence of disputes resulting from this loss of common ground loosen trade links between the states.(8) I was unable to loosen the tight wire, it was probably a pliant clothing hanger.(9) For decades, it was accepted that every athlete should stretch before engaging in any exercise or sport to loosen the muscles and protect them from injury.(10) He pulled me into a hug, and I could feel the muscles in his neck and shoulders loosen .(11) He saw her shoulders loosen and her frown disappear.(12) I stretched, feeling my muscles slowly loosen .(13) he wanted to strengthen rather than loosen union links(14) loosen your collar and tie(15) I felt my shoulders loosen , a tension I hadn't been aware of leeching out of my limbs as I sagged and leaned back into the attention, letting her hand tilt my head as she needed.(16) With vinyl windows, avoid frames that are held together with screws because they tend to loosen over time.

Related Phrases of loosen

(1) loosen up ::

se détendre

(2) to loosen ::

pour desserrer

Related Phrases of loosen

(1) loosen up ::

se détendre

(2) to loosen ::

pour desserrer

Synonyms

Verb

1. make slack ::

faire jeu

2. become slack ::

devenir mou

3. weaken ::

affaiblir

4. relax ::

se détendre

5. tease ::

taquiner

6. loose ::

en vrac

7. undo ::

annuler

Antonyms

1. strain ::

souche

2. stretch ::

étendue

3. tense ::

tendu

4. tension ::

tension

Different Forms

loosen, loosened, loosening, loosens, unloosen, unloosened, unloosening, unloosens

Word Example from TV Shows

...prayed to Hindu god Urvashi your bowels'd LOOSEN...

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 15

how to help a guy LOOSEN up and have a good time.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 3

Examples of loosen from TV Shows

...prayed to Hindu god Urvashi your bowels'd LOOSEN...

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 15

how to help a guy LOOSEN up and have a good time.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 3

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