English–French

“relief” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sulaʒəmɑ̃/

Example

J'ai ressenti un soulagement quand le médecin a souri.

I felt a sense of relief when the doctor smiled.

Illustration for soulagement (relief)

How to say “relief” in French

“Relief” in French is soulagement.

A tight inner pressure opening into calm when a threat or pain recedes.

Full entry for soulagement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with soulagement

Après l'annonce, il a poussé un soupir de soulagement.

After the announcement, he let out a sigh of relief.

Tips for using soulagement

  • French uses ressentir un soulagement or éprouver un soulagement, while être soulagé describes the person who feels it.

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