French translation of unbury is 
unbury

Meaning of "unbury" in English

The term "unbury" refers to the action of removing something from beneath the ground after it has been buried. This process typically involves digging up an object, body, or substance that was previously interred. The word conveys the reversal of the burial process, indicating a return to the surface or exposure of the buried item. "Unbury" can also have metaphorical uses, such as uncovering hidden truths or memories.

Meaning of "unbury" in French

In French, "unbury" is translated to "déterrer." The word "déterrer" captures the same essence as in English, referring to the act of digging up something that was previously buried underground. This verb is used in contexts where an object, artifact, or even a body is brought back to the surface. Like in English, it can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of uncovering hidden or forgotten things.

Pronunciation of "unbury" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ʌnˈber.i/

Pronunciation Variations: The word "unbury" is generally pronounced the same across different English-speaking regions, with slight variations in accent influencing the vowel sounds. However, the emphasis on the second syllable remains consistent.

Pronunciation of "unbury" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /de.tɛʁ.e/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "déterrer" is pronounced with equal emphasis on each syllable. Regional accents may affect the articulation slightly, but the phonetic structure remains the same throughout French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. We decided to unbury the time capsule buried years ago.
   (Nous avons décidé de déterrer la capsule temporelle enterrée il y a des années.)

2. The archaeologists worked hard to unbury the ancient ruins.
   (Les archéologues ont travaillé dur pour déterrer les ruines antiques.)

3. She wanted to unbury the old letters hidden in the garden.
   (Elle voulait déterrer les vieilles lettres cachées dans le jardin.)

4. The police had to unbury evidence from a forgotten crime.
   (La police a dû déterrer des preuves d'un crime oublié.)

5. He helped unbury the dog’s bone from the backyard.
   (Il a aidé à déterrer l'os du chien dans le jardin.)

6. They planned to unbury their secret hideout next summer.
   (Ils prévoyaient de déterrer leur cachette secrète l'été prochain.)

7. Unburying the treasure, the pirates celebrated their discovery.
   (En déterrant le trésor, les pirates ont célébré leur découverte.)

8. The garden needed some care, including unburying the hidden stones.
   (Le jardin avait besoin de soins, y compris de déterrer les pierres cachées.)

9. She dreaded the idea of having to unbury her painful memories.
   (Elle redoutait l'idée de devoir déterrer ses souvenirs douloureux.)

10. The team was excited to unbury the findings from the excavation site.
    (L'équipe était excitée de déterrer les découvertes du site de fouilles.)

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

Synonyms: exhumate, reveal, uncover, disinter, excavate.

Antonyms: bury, inter, conceal, hide, cover.

Similar Words: dig up, expose, recover, retrieve, unearth.

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

Synonyms: déterrer, exhumer, découvrir, révéler, désenterrer.

Antonyms: enterrer, enfouir, cacher, ensevelir, recouvrir.

Similar Words: fouiller, creuser, exhumation, désenterrer, exhumer.

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