English–French
“untie” in French
How to say “untie” in French
“Untie” in French is délier.
Fingers loosen a knot until the cord runs free.
Example sentences with délier
La conversation lui a délié la langue.
The conversation loosened his tongue.
Tips for using délier
- Délier suits knots, laces, and cords, while détacher is usually more natural for removing an attached object.
Other French words for “untie”
J'ai défait mes lacets avant d'entrer.
I untied my shoelaces before going in.
Peux-tu dénouer ce nœud ?
Can you untie this knot?