French Conversation · Level 113
59 words
French word
déplier
Pronunciation
IPA/deplije/
Meaning
- verbunfold
Example
Il a déplié la carte.
He unfolded the map.
More examples
Elle a déplié la lettre pour vérifier l'adresse.
She unfolded the letter to check the address.
Core concept
Hands opening folds in paper or fabric until the object lies extended.
Common phrases
déplier une carte
unfold a map
déplier un journal
unfold a newspaper
déplier une lettre
unfold a letter
Similar words
plier: To fold paper or fabric into a compact form.
ouvrir: To open a parcel or door and make the inside visible.
dérouler: To unwind a rolled item until it lies long and flat.
étaler: To flatten and spread something over the whole surface.
Definition in French
Ouvrir les plis d'un objet pour l'étendre et le rendre accessible, usage courant pour papiers, tissus ou objets pliés.
Word origin
Déplier is formed with the reversal prefix dé- and plier, an Old French verb descended from Latin plicare.
Usage tips
- Déplier concerns physically opening folds, while déployer is normally used for broader deployment of forces, resources, or plans.