English–French

“unfasten” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/detaʃe/

Example

Il a détaché sa ceinture.

He unfastened his belt.

Illustration for détacher (unfasten)

How to say “unfasten” in French

“Unfasten” in French is détacher.

A belt, knot, or connection comes free from what holds it in place.

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

Example sentences with détacher

Elle a détaché le bouton de sa chemise.

She unfastened the button on her shirt.

Tips for using détacher

  • The transitive verb détacher takes a direct object, as in détacher sa ceinture, while se détacher de marks something that separates or stands out.

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