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    Démêler (en. Untangle)

    /de.mɛ.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Untangle something, remove entanglements.
    She had to untangle her hair after swimming.
    Elle a dû démêler ses cheveux après la baignade.
    Clarify a situation or a problem.
    We need to untangle this matter that seems complex.
    Nous devons démêler cette affaire qui semble complexe.
    Sort out, resolve a confusion.
    He is trying to untangle the truths from the lies.
    Il essaie de démêler les vérités des mensonges.

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, derived from the Latin 'mellare' (to mix) with the prefix 'de-' indicating separation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    untangle the threads
    Solve a complicated situation.
    démêler les fils
    untangle a case
    Clarify a disputed matter.
    démêler une affaire
    untangle a problem
    Find a solution to a complex problem.
    démêler un problème

    Related Words

    mix
    To proceed to an entanglement of things.
    mêler
    tangle
    To make something confusing or difficult to separate.
    emmêler
    clarify
    To make clear or distinct.
    clarifier

    Slang Meanings

    Untangle a situation
    He managed to untangle the situation between his friends.
    Il a réussi à démêler la situation entre ses amis.
    Untangle the case
    The police were tasked with untangling the theft case.
    La police a été chargée de démêler l'affaire de vol.
    Have clear ideas
    After the discussion, I finally have clear ideas.
    Après la discussion, j'ai enfin les idées démêlées.