A1 Collocation Neutral

Défaire la valise

To unpack a suitcase

Meaning

To remove clothes and belongings from luggage after a trip.

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Cultural Background

French people value organization; unpacking immediately is seen as a sign of being settled. Similar usage, though 'déballer' is also very frequent.

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Memory Hack

Associate 'dé-' with 'undo' (like in 'déshabiller').

Meaning

To remove clothes and belongings from luggage after a trip.

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Memory Hack

Associate 'dé-' with 'undo' (like in 'déshabiller').

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Après le voyage, je dois ______ la valise.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: défaire

Défaire is the correct verb for unpacking.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Après le voyage, je dois ______ la valise.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: défaire

Défaire is the correct verb for unpacking.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but 'sac à dos' is more common.

Related Phrases

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Faire la valise

contrast

To pack

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