French word

bien-être

Pronunciation

IPA/bjɛ̃nɛtʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwell-being

Example

Je ressens du bien-être après une bonne nuit.

I feel a sense of well-being after a good night's sleep.

Illustration for bien-être (well-being)

More examples

Le bien-être au travail améliore la motivation.

Well-being at work improves motivation.

Core concept

A settled state in which the body feels comfortable and the mind feels at ease.

Common phrases

  • le bien-être au travail

    well-being at work

  • bien-être mental

    mental well-being

Similar words

santé: A state of good physical health without illness.
confort: Physical comfort provided by convenient surroundings and facilities.
bonheur: A state of deep joy and satisfaction.
plaisir: A brief feeling of enjoyment or delight.

Definition in French

État de confort physique et de tranquillité mentale.

Word origin

Bien-être is a French compound formed from bien, meaning well, and être, meaning to be, later used as a noun for a state of being well.

Usage tips

  • Bien-être is a masculine noun, so standard forms include le bien-être and un grand bien-être.

Other meanings

  • happinessnoun
  • comfortnoun

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