French word

massage

Pronunciation

IPA/masaʒ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmassage

Example

J'ai pris un massage hier.

I had a massage yesterday.

Illustration for massage (massage)

More examples

Après le sport, il a demandé un massage pour détendre ses muscles.

After exercising, he asked for a massage to relax his muscles.

Core concept

A therapist's hands, thumbs, or elbows work across the body to release tight muscles.

Common phrases

  • prendre un massage

    get a massage

  • faire un massage

    give a massage

  • salon de massage

    massage parlor

Similar words

séance: A set period or single appointment for receiving a massage or similar treatment.
soin: Care or treatment intended to improve the condition of the skin or body.

Definition in French

Action de masser le corps en frottant, pétrissant ou pressant pour détendre les muscles ou soulager des douleurs.

Word origin

The noun massage derives from French masser plus -age, while masser entered French through Italian massaggiare and ultimately relates to Greek massein, "to knead."

Usage tips

  • French commonly uses prendre un massage for receiving a massage, while se faire masser focuses on having the body massaged.

Related words

  • masseurmale massage therapistnoun
  • masseusefemale massage therapistnoun
  • massermassageverb

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