This is the 9576th most frequent French word.
déminer
To clear landmines.
The verb 'déminer' here refers to the action of removing mines from an area.
Le soldat a déminé la zone autour du pont.
The soldier cleared the area around the bridge of mines.
'Déminer' indicates the process of clearing areas, often to ensure safety before utilization.
Nous devons déminer les terrains avant de construire.
We must clear the grounds of mines before building.
In this context, 'déminer' is used metaphorically to indicate resolving or addressing an issue to prevent escalation.