démêler

démêler
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to untangle
Adeline a dû démêler ses colliers après que sa petite sœur a joué avec ses bijoux.Adeline had to untangle her necklaces after her little sister played with her jewelry.
a. to detangle
J'ai acheté un spray qui me permet de démêler plus facilement mes cheveux.I bought a spray that makes it easier to detangle my hair.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to clear up
Sherlock Holmes démêle toujours les détails inexpliqués avant la dernière page d'un roman.Sherlock Holmes always clears up any unexplained details before the last page of a novel.
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