No. 2,881 in French
déroulent
"Déroulent" means "unfold" or "take place."
In a sentence
Les événements se déroulent comme prévu.
The events are unfolding as planned.
This usage shows the reflexive form 'se déroulent' indicating an ongoing process or progression of events.
Les négociations se déroulent dans un climat tendu.
The negotiations are taking place in a tense atmosphere.
Here, 'se déroulent' describes where and how certain interactions or processes are occurring.
Les championnats se déroulent dans ce stade chaque année.
The championships take place in this stadium every year.
In this case, 'se déroulent' is used to specify the location and occurrence of a recurring event.
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