unfolding

UK
/ʌnˈfəʊldɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈfoʊldɪŋ/

Translations

unfoldingnoun
unfoldings
pl
déroulementProcessus de développement ou de révélation progressive.
The unfolding of the mystery kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
Le déroulement du mystère tenait le public en haleine.
Additional translations
dépliageAction de déplier ou d'ouvrir ce qui était plié.
unfoldingadjective
UK
/ʌnˈfəʊldɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈfoʊldɪŋ/
progressifSe dit de quelque chose qui se développe peu à peu.
They watched the unfolding drama with concern.
Ils ont regardé le drame progressif avec inquiétude.
Additional translations
dépliéSe dit de ce qui s'ouvre ou se déploie à partir d'un état plié.
Synonyms
coming to light
opening up
presently occurring
unfoldverb

unfolding

Gerund

unfolded
Past Simple
unfolded
Past Participle
unfolding
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈfəʊld/
US
/ʌnˈfoʊld/
She carefully unfolded the map to see the route.
Elle a soigneusement déplié la carte pour voir l'itinéraire.
dévoilerSens figuré : faire apparaître ou révéler progressivement.
As the story unfolds, the true motives of the characters become clear.
Au fil de l'histoire, les véritables motivations des personnages se dévoilent.
se déroulerSens intransitif : se produire ou progresser dans le temps.
The plan began to unfold as the team worked together.
Le plan a commencé à se dérouler à mesure que l'équipe travaillait ensemble.
unfoldgerund / present participle

unfolding

Used attributively to describe something currently developing or opening.
en cours de développementSens descriptif : qui est en train de se produire ou de devenir clair.
The unfolding scandal dominated the news headlines.
Le scandale en cours de développement a dominé les gros titres.
Additional translations
en train de se dévoilerSens plus naturel dans un contexte narratif ou événementiel.

Definitions

unfoldingnoun
The process of revealing or developing something gradually.
The unfolding of the mystery kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
The act of spreading out or opening something that was folded.
The unfolding of the map revealed the entire route of the journey.
unfoldingadjective
Gradually developing or becoming clearer over time.
They watched the unfolding drama with concern.
Opening or spreading out from a folded state.
The unfolding petals of the flower signaled the arrival of spring.
unfoldverb
To open or spread out something that has been folded.
She carefully unfolded the map to see the route.
To reveal or disclose something gradually.
As the story unfolds, the true motives of the characters become clear.
To develop or evolve over time.
The plan began to unfold as the team worked together.
unfoldgerund / present participle
In the process of developing, happening, or becoming clear.
The unfolding scandal dominated the news headlines.