French translation of unanchor is 
unanchor

Meaning of "unanchor" in English

"Unanchor" is a verb used to describe the act of releasing or freeing something from being firmly held in place, particularly with an anchor. This term is often used metaphorically to indicate freeing something from constraints, whether they be physical, emotional, or conceptual. In a nautical context, it refers to raising an anchor from the seabed, allowing a ship to set sail. The concept can be applied more broadly to describe removing items from their secure positions or a person liberating themselves from attachments or obligations.

Meaning of "unanchor" in French

In French, the term "unanchor" translates to "désancrer." It carries a similar meaning of detaching or releasing something from being anchored or fixed. Used both literally and figuratively, it describes the action of freeing an object, person, or concept from a firm hold or position. In maritime contexts, "désancrer" refers to lifting an anchor, thus enabling a vessel to move. The term can also metaphorically represent someone or something gaining freedom or flexibility by removing certain restrictions or anchors in life.

Pronunciation of "unanchor" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ʌnˈæŋkər/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "unanchor" is fairly consistent across English-speaking regions, with slight variations in accent or emphasis. For example, in American English, the 'r' at the end is pronounced, whereas in British English, it may be softer or non-existent.

Pronunciation of "unanchor" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /dezɑ̃kʁe/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, pronunciation can vary slightly based on regional accent. For example, Parisians might pronounce it with a softer 'r', while those from southern France may have a more pronounced rolling 'r'. Despite these differences, the vowel sounds remain largely the same across regions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. They decided to unanchor the boat and set sail at dawn. (Ils ont décidé de désancrer le bateau et de prendre la mer à l'aube.)
2. She felt the need to unanchor herself from her past. (Elle ressentait le besoin de se désancrer de son passé.)
3. The team worked hard to unanchor the statue from its base. (L'équipe a travaillé dur pour désancrer la statue de sa base.)
4. To solve the puzzle, you must unanchor your thinking from conventional patterns. (Pour résoudre le casse-tête, vous devez désancrer votre pensée des schémas conventionnels.)
5. After the storm, it was crucial to unanchor the debris from the shoreline. (Après la tempête, il était crucial de désancrer les débris du rivage.)
6. He tried to unanchor the table but found it too heavy. (Il a essayé de désancrer la table mais l'a trouvée trop lourde.)
7. The meditation practice helped her unanchor from stress. (La pratique de la méditation l'a aidée à se désancrer du stress.)
8. Unanchoring the old habits took longer than she expected. (Désancrer les vieilles habitudes a pris plus de temps qu'elle ne le pensait.)
9. The documentary aims to unanchor traditional views on the subject. (Le documentaire vise à désancrer les vues traditionnelles sur le sujet.)
10. He needed time to unanchor himself from his daily routine. (Il avait besoin de temps pour se désancrer de sa routine quotidienne.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "unanchor" in English

Synonyms: release, detach, free, liberate, unfasten, disconnect, untie, disengage, loosen, dislodge.

Antonyms: anchor, fasten, secure, fix, moor, attach, bind, tie, hold, restrain.

Similar Words: unhook, unwind, unbolt, unchain, unhinge, untether, unfetter, unleash, unlock, unravel.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "unanchor" in French

Synonyms: libérer, détacher, dégager, desserrer, défaire, dénouer.

Antonyms: ancrer, fixer, attacher, sécuriser, amarrer.

Similar Words: détacher, déconnecter, dénouer, libérer, désolidariser, défaire, désemmarquer.

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