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    Dérouler (en. Unroll)

    [deʁule]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To advance an action, a narrative, an event.
    The film unfolds in a small town.
    Le film se déroule dans une petite ville.
    To deploy something that was rolled up.
    She unrolled the rug for the party.
    Elle a déroulé le tapis pour la fête.
    To succeed one another, to happen over time.
    Days unfold peacefully during the holidays.
    Les jours se déroulent paisiblement durant les vacances.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'devallare', which means 'to unfold, to unroll'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unroll a film
    To progress in the storytelling of a story on screen.
    dérouler un film
    unroll a plan
    To implement the planned steps of a strategy.
    dérouler un plan
    unfold smoothly
    To advance without problems or difficulties.
    se dérouler sans accroc

    Related Words

    unrolled
    That which has been or must be developed or explained.
    déroulé
    development
    Process of growth or evolution.
    développement
    deployment
    Action of deploying, extending something.
    déployement

    Slang Meanings

    To relax and enjoy.
    We're just going to chill this weekend.
    On va juste dérouler ce week-end.
    To do things leisurely.
    He decided to unwind without too much stress.
    Il a décidé de dérouler sans trop se stresser.