English–French

“loosen” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəlaʃe/

Example

Peux-tu relâcher un peu la corde ?

Can you loosen the rope a little?

Illustration for relâcher (loosen)

How to say “loosen” in French

“Loosen” in French is relâcher.

A tightened grip eases, letting tension, pressure, or a held person go.

Full entry for relâcher: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with relâcher

Après le cours, il est important de relâcher les muscles.

After the class, it is important to relax the muscles.

Tips for using relâcher

  • The reflexive se relâcher often means to let one's guard drop or slacken, rather than simply to become physically loose.

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