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No. 9,534 in French

défaisant

"Défaisant" means "undoing" or "unmaking" in English.

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  • Elle est en train de réparer son erreur en défaisant le noeud qu'elle avait mal attaché.

    She is fixing her mistake by undoing the knot she had tied incorrectly.

    In this sentence, 'défaisant' is used to describe the act of unraveling or undoing a knot, demonstrating its practical application in tasks.

  • Il améliore la présentation en défaisant les modifications qui ont été faites.

    He improves the presentation by undoing the changes that were made.

    Here, 'défaisant' refers to reverting changes, showcasing its usage in the context of correcting or improving something.

  • En défaisant les chaînes de son passé, elle se libère et trouve la paix intérieure.

    By undoing the chains of her past, she frees herself and finds inner peace.

    The word 'défaisant' metaphorically represents breaking free from emotional or symbolic constraints, illustrating its figurative application.

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