No. 6,057 in French
désenclaver
To open up or remove isolation from a place or community.
In a sentence
Le gouvernement cherche à désenclaver les zones rurales en améliorant les infrastructures routières.
The government seeks to open up isolated rural areas by improving road infrastructures.
Here, 'désenclaver' is used in a literal sense, referring to the action of reducing isolation of a geographical area through improvement of access.
Il est important de désenclaver les communautés marginalisées par l'éducation et les opportunités économiques.
It is important to break the isolation of marginalized communities through education and economic opportunities.
In this instance, 'désenclaver' metaphorically refers to reducing social or economic isolation for specific communities.
La technologie moderne nous aide à désenclaver nos habitudes grâce à des perspectives globales.
Modern technology helps us to break free from our habits by offering global perspectives.
Here, 'désenclaver' is used figuratively to signify liberating mindsets or behaviors, promoting broader views and openness.
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