French Word · Intermediate
délier
to untie, loosen, release
Pronunciation: /de.lje/
Meaning
to untie, loosen, release
Example
Le vin délie la langue, il entrouvre le cœur / Il donnera ce soir le ton et la couleur
Wine loosens the tongue, it opens up the heart / It will give this evening tone and colour
Practice tips
- Practice délier out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.