desserrement

le desserrement
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. loosening
Le desserrement des boulons a été plus difficile que prévu.Loosening the bolts was harder than expected.
b. releasing
Le desserrement du nœud a permis au bateau de s'éloigner.Releasing the knot allowed the boat to drift away.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(act of making less strict)
a. relaxation
Depuis quelques temps, on observe un desserrement des règles sanitaires.For some time now, there has been a relaxation of health regulations.
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