Déballer
Example: Elle va déballer les cadeaux après le dîner.
Definition
"Déballer" means to unwrap or unpack something, such as gifts or packages, by removing their coverings or packaging. It often refers to the act of taking items out of boxes or wrapping, as in "Elle va déballer les cadeaux après le dîner," meaning she will unwrap the gifts after dinner.
Etymology
The French verb "déballer" comes from the prefix "dé-" meaning 'undo' or 'remove' and "baller," derived from the Old French word for wrapping or bundling. Essentially, "déballer" means to undo a bundle or wrapping. Did you know that "baller" is related to the word 'ball' because it originally referred to something wrapped into a round shape?
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"Déballer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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