English–French
“relax” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəlakse/
Example
Après le travail, je me relaxe chez moi.
I relax at home after work.
How to say “relax” in French
“Relax” in French is relaxer.
A person sinking into a chair as physical tension loosens and a calm, rested mood returns.
Example sentences with relaxer
Le dimanche, ils se relaxent au soleil.
On Sundays, they relax in the sun.
Tips for using relaxer
- In everyday French, se relaxer is familiar, while se détendre is the more neutral choice in formal speech and writing.
Other French words for “relax”
Cette musique me détend.
This music relaxes me.
Le gouvernement va assouplir les restrictions.
The government will relax the restrictions.
Un bon massage peut décontracter les muscles.
A good massage can relax the muscles.