démanteler

Démanteler is a French verb that translates to dismantle, take apart, or decommission in English. It is most commonly used to describe the process of disassembling something that has been constructed, such as a building, a machine, or a piece of furniture. The verb implies a systematic and often careful process of undoing something, layer by layer.

In a more figurative sense, démanteler can also refer to the act of breaking down or dissolving something abstract. This could include dismantling an organization, a conspiracy, or a set of rules. The core idea remains the same: to undo a complex structure or system.

The term is frequently employed in contexts involving industrial decommissioning, such as taking apart old factories or power plants. It can also be used in military contexts, referring to the dismantling of weapons systems or fortifications. In everyday language, one might démanteler a tent after a camping trip or démanteler a model airplane. The verb emphasizes the cessation of function and the return to constituent parts. The opposite of démanteler would be to assemble, build, or construct.