se desserrer

Les vis se sont desserrées parce qu'il y avait trop de jeu entre elles et les écrous.
The screws loosened because there was too much play between them and the nuts.
Il faut souder les tiges métalliques qui se sont desserrées.
The metal rods that became loose need to be soldered.
Pourrais-tu resserrer les vis de cette étagère ? Elles se sont desserrées.
Could you tighten the screws on that shelf? The've worked loose.
Les vis des balançoires se sont desserrées, mais heureusement personne n'a été blessé.
The screws of the swings worked loose, but fortunately no one was hurt.
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