unravelling background

unravelling

/ʌnˈrævlɪŋ/ /ʌnˈrævəlɪŋ/

Illustration unravelling - Image 1

Illustration unravelling - Image 2

verb

Défibrer, démêler

To separate the threads (of); disentangle.

Examples :

"The cat was happily unravelling the ball of yarn. "

Le chat défaisait joyeusement la pelote de laine.

process action situation

Illustration unravelling - Image 1

verb

Se défaire, se démêler

(of threads, etc.) To become separated; (of something woven, knitted, etc.) to come apart.

Examples :

"The old sweater was unravelling at the sleeve, leaving loose yarn everywhere. "

Le vieux pull se défaisait au niveau de la manche, laissant des fils lâches partout.

material process structure

Illustration unravelling - Image 1

Illustration unravelling - Image 2

verb

Démêler, éclaircir, résoudre

To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.

Examples :

"to unravel a mystery"

démêler un mystère

process action outcome

Illustration unravelling - Image 1

Illustration unravelling - Image 2

verb

Démêler, défaire, troubler

To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.

Examples :

"to unravel the broad consensus which was created"

démêler le large consensus qui avait été créé

action process condition situation

Illustration unravelling - Image 1

Illustration unravelling - Image 2

verb

Se défaire, s'effondrer

To become undone; to collapse.

Examples :

"The old sweater was unravelling at the seam. "

Le vieux pull se défaisait au niveau de la couture.

process condition situation action

Illustration unravelling - Image 1

noun

Défaisant, démêlage

The act of becoming unravelled

Examples :

"The old sweater's unravelling became noticeable after only a few wears. "

Le défaisant du vieux pull est devenu perceptible après seulement quelques utilisations.

process action event