Meaning
To remove clothes and belongings from luggage after a trip.
Cultural Background
French people value organization; unpacking immediately is seen as a sign of being settled. Similar usage, though 'déballer' is also very frequent.
Memory Hack
Associate 'dé-' with 'undo' (like in 'déshabiller').
Meaning
To remove clothes and belongings from luggage after a trip.
Memory Hack
Associate 'dé-' with 'undo' (like in 'déshabiller').
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Après le voyage, je dois ______ la valise.
Défaire is the correct verb for unpacking.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesAprès le voyage, je dois ______ la valise.
Défaire is the correct verb for unpacking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but 'sac à dos' is more common.
Related Phrases
Faire la valise
contrastTo pack