dévisser
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dévisser
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to unscrew
Pour remplacer la porte, il faut d'abord que le menuisier dévisse les charnières de l'ancienne.To replace the door, the carpenter first needs to unscrew the hinges of the old one.
2. (to loosen)
a. to undo
L'enfant a dévissé le couvercle du bocal en cachette pour voler des biscuits.The child secretly undid the jar lid to steal a few cookies.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
3. (technical) (mountaineering)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., otitis).
a. to fall off
Au cours des 20 dernières années, un nombre élevé d'alpinistes ont dévissé en essayant de grimper cette falaise.In the past 20 years, a high number of climbers have fallen off while trying to climb this cliff.
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