défaire sa valise

défaire sa valise
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
verb phrase
a. to unpack
Ariane a défait sa valise dès son retour de voyage.Ariane unpacked as soon as she got back from her trip.
b. to unpack one's suitcase
J’ai dû défaire ma valise pour trouver la paire de chaussettes que je cherchais.I had to unpack my suitcase to find the pair of socks I was looking for.
c. to unpack one's bag
Nous sommes revenus de Monaco il y a deux jours. Tu dois défaire tes valises !We returned from Monaco two days ago. You need to unpack your bags!
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