déballé
The English phrase "unpacked" is translated into French as déballé.
It can also be used as the past participle of the verb déballer, which means "to unpack".
Meaning: not yet packed (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The prefix dé- indicates the reversal of an action, similar to the English prefix "un-".
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective, the form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The masculine singular form is déballé. For feminine nouns, add an e to form déballée. For masculine plural nouns, add an s to form déballés. For feminine plural nouns, add es to form déballées.
Did you know?
- In French slang, déballer can mean to 'spill the beans' or confess everything in a sudden burst of speech, as if unpacking a bag of secrets.
- The word balle inside déballé refers to a 'ball' or 'bale' of material, such as cotton or wool, which was historically bundled and tied before being unpacked.
- While English speakers 'unpack' their bags, French speakers often 'unmake' (défaire) their luggage when they arrive at a hotel.
Examples in context
- Je n'ai même pas déballé mes affaires.I haven't even unpacked my stuff.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have not yet unpacked.Tatoeba #5807911 by Yemana, translation #5807444 by CK
- Je viens d'arriver. Je n'ai même pas encore déballé mes valises.I've just arrived. I haven't even unpacked my suitcases yet.Tatoeba #4544979 by Whidou, translation #4542929 by CK
- Lorsque je suis arrivé(e) à l'hôtel, j'ai immédiatement déballé mes affaires.When I arrived at the hotel, I immediately unpacked my belongings.
- Quand je rentre de vacances, j'aime prendre mon temps pour défaire ma valise.When I return from vacation, I like to take my time to unpack my suitcase.
- Tout est encore déballé dans le salon.Everything is still unpacked in the living room.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are cleaning up after a move.
- GabrielEst-ce que ton sac est déballé ?Is your bag unpacked?
- EmmaPas encore, je suis fatiguée.Not yet, I am tired.
- GabrielJe peux t'aider si tu veux.I can help you if you want.
- EmmaC'est gentil, Gabriel, merci !That's kind, Gabriel, thanks!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
