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• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'ouvrir ou de déployer quelque chose qui est plié, ou le fait de se révéler ou de se développer progressivement.

A verb used to indicate the act of opening or spreading out something that was folded, or to reveal or develop gradually.

1. Develop or come to a promising stageB2formal

   To gradually develop or become clearer, often in a positive or promising way.

   se développer

   • The plan began to unfold as the team worked together.
   • Her career unfolded in a series of successful projects.
   • The story unfolded beautifully, revealing unexpected twists.

   Synonymesadvanceblossomdevelopemergeevolveflourishmatureprogress

   Antonymescollapseregressstagnatestallwither

2. Open to the viewB2formal

   To become visible or revealed to the sight.

   Se dévoiler à la vue

   • The landscape unfolded before them as they reached the summit.
   • The curtains unfolded to reveal a stunning stage set.
   • The map unfolded, showing the entire region.

   Synonymesappearemergeexpandmaterializeopenspread outunfurlunroll

   Antonymesconcealcoverhideshroudveil

3. Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full lengthB1formal

   To spread out or extend something to its full length.

   déployer

   • He unfolded the blanket and laid it on the grass.
   • The wings of the bird unfolded as it prepared to fly.
   • She unfolded the letter to read its contents.

   Synonymesextendfan outopenspreadspread outstretch outunfurlunroll

   Antonymescurlfoldroll

4. Spread out or open from a closed or folded stateA2formal

   To open something that was previously folded or closed.

   Déplier, déployer

   • She carefully unfolded the paper to see the drawing.
   • He unfolded the chair and sat down.
   • The flower petals unfolded in the morning sun.

   Synonymesexpandextendflattenopenspreadspread outstraightenunfurlunroll

   Antonymesclosefoldshut