strip down

simplifier

Supprimer les fonctions ou les détails inutiles pour ne garder que le nécessaire.

En anglais simple : To remove unnecessary features or details, leaving only what is needed.

• Strip down the design.
• They stripped the project down to fit the budget.
• Can you strip this explanation down to the basics?

Comment l'utiliser : strip something down to something (We stripped the plan down to its essential steps.)

Synonymes : simplify, pare down

Expressions courantes : strip down something, strip down a design

se déshabiller

Enlever tous ses vêtements.

En anglais simple : To take off all your clothes.

• He stripped down for a shower.
• She stripped down and stepped into the bath.
• They stripped down before swimming in the deserted lake.

Synonymes : undress, strip

Contraires : dress

Expressions courantes : strip down completely, strip down before showering

démonter

Retirer les pièces d’un objet, souvent pour l’examiner ou le réparer.

En anglais simple : To remove parts from an object, often so you can examine or repair it.

• We stripped down the engine.
• She is stripping the bike down for repairs.
• Must we strip this machine down to replace the broken part?

Comment l'utiliser : strip something down (The mechanic stripped the motor down to inspect the damaged parts.)

Synonymes : dismantle, take apart

Contraires : assemble

Expressions courantes : strip down something, strip down an engine