unlaced

• Adjectif désignant ce qui n'est pas lacé ou dont les lacets sont défaits ; au sens figuré, il peut qualifier une personne désordonnée, débridée ou relâchée dans sa conduite.

An archaic adjective meaning 'not fastened with laces' or, figuratively, 'disordered, unrestrained, or loose in behavior.'

1. With laces not tiedB1formal

   Describes shoes or clothing whose laces are undone or not fastened.

   délacé

   • He walked around with his shoes unlaced.
   • Her boots were unlaced, hanging loosely at the sides.
   • The child's sneakers were unlaced, causing him to trip.

   Synonymeslooseundoneunfasteneduntied

   Antonymesfastenedlacedtied

2. Unrestrained or freeC1formal

   Not under constraint in action or expression; free and uninhibited.

   Débridé, libre

   • After the ceremony, the guests felt unlaced and joyful.
   • His unlaced manner made the conversation feel more genuine.
   • She spoke with an unlaced honesty that surprised everyone.

   Synonymesabandonedfreelooseunbridleduncheckedunfettereduninhibitedunrestrained

   Antonymesconstrainedinhibitedrestrained

• Délacer ou desserrer les lacets d'une chaussure ou d'un vêtement, en les dénouant ou en les retirant.

A verb meaning to undo or loosen the laces of something, such as shoes or a garment.

1. Undo the ties ofB1formal

   To loosen or untie the laces or strings of something, typically shoes or clothing.

   Délacer

   • He bent down to unlace his boots after the long hike.
   • She carefully unlaced the corset to relieve the pressure.
   • The child struggled to unlace his sneakers by himself.

   Synonymesloosenundounfastenunknotuntie

   Antonymeslacetie