French translation of unbend is 
dépliage

Meaning of "unbend" in English

"Unbend" refers to the act of straightening something that has been bent. It also implies relaxing or becoming less formal and rigid, both physically and emotionally. This term can describe metal, wood, or even human posture. Figuratively, it can mean to ease one's demeanor, allowing oneself to open up or become more approachable.

Meaning of "dépliage" in French

In French, "dépliage" refers to the act of unfolding or spreading out something that has been folded. This can be applied to physical objects like maps or clothes but can also be metaphorically used to describe revealing or explaining something in detail. The term emphasizes the transition from a condensed or hidden state to an open or revealed one.

Pronunciation of "unbend" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ʌnˈbɛnd/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, "unbend" typically maintains a short 'u' sound as in "cup," whereas in British English, it might have a slightly different intonation, but the differences are minimal and subtle.

Pronunciation of "dépliage" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /de.pljaʒ/

Pronunciation Variations: In France, "dépliage" follows standard French pronunciation rules, with clear articulation of each syllable. There are no significant regional variations in pronunciation for this term.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. After the yoga class, she felt like she could finally unbend her back. (Après le cours de yoga, elle a senti qu'elle pouvait enfin déplier son dos.)
2. The metal spring needs heat treatment to unbend it. (Le ressort métallique a besoin d'un traitement thermique pour le déplier.)
3. He learned to unbend and enjoy the party despite his initial shyness. (Il a appris à se détendre et à profiter de la fête malgré sa timidité initiale.)
4. With patience, you can unbend the paperclip back into its original shape. (Avec de la patience, tu peux redéplier le trombone dans sa forme originale.)
5. She decided to unbend the stiff rules of her routine for a day of relaxation. (Elle a décidé de déplier les règles rigides de sa routine pour une journée de détente.)
6. The technician unbent the antenna to improve reception. (Le technicien a déplié l'antenne pour améliorer la réception.)
7. It took a while to unbend the wire, but it was worth it. (Cela a pris un certain temps pour déplier le fil, mais ça en valait la peine.)
8. As the conversation progressed, he began to unbend and smile more. (Au fur et à mesure de la conversation, il a commencé à se détendre et à sourire davantage.)
9. You should unbend before trying to reach out to new colleagues. (Tu devrais te détendre avant d'essayer de te rapprocher de nouveaux collègues.)
10. When she saw his friendly demeanor, she began to unbend as well. (Quand elle a vu son attitude amicale, elle a commencé à se détendre aussi.)

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

Synonyms: relax, straighten, ease, unwind, open up, soften, release, loose, rectify, correct.

Antonyms: tense, bend, stiffen, tighten, twine, coil, curl, constrict, wrinkle, compress.

Similar Words: unfold, uncoil, loosen, stretch, extend, expand, decompress, unravel, unroll, detangle.

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

Synonyms: déploiement, extension, ouverture, étalage, mise à plat, expansion, clarification, divulgation, divulgation, déroulement.

Antonyms: pliage, fermeture, rétraction, repliement, condensation, enroulement, contraction, rétrécissement, couverture, compactage.

Similar Words: déroulement, extension, étalage, mise à jour, clarification, épanouissement, présentation, élucidation, exposé, décorticage.

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