English–French
“blow off steam” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/defule/
Example
Après le travail, je vais me défouler en faisant du sport.
After work, I am going to blow off steam by exercising.
How to say “blow off steam” in French
“Blow off steam” in French is défouler.
A pressure buildup released as stored energy is pushed outward and the body feels lighter.
Example sentences with défouler
Elle a crié pour se défouler.
She screamed to blow off steam.
Tips for using défouler
- Se défouler is informal and conversational, while évacuer sa tension suits more neutral or formal contexts.