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relâcher
/ʁə.lɑ.ʃe/
to release, to loosen
Le pêcheur a relâché le petit poisson.
The fisherman released the small fish.
general
to release a prisoner or animal
La police a relâché le suspect.
The police released the suspect.
general
to loosen pressure or effort
Relâche un peu la corde.
Loosen the rope a bit.
Word Origin
From re- plus lâcher, from Latin laxare meaning to loosen.
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