French word

raffermissement

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁafɛʁmismɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfirming

Example

J'ai remarqué un raffermissement visible sur ma peau après deux semaines.

I noticed visible firming of my skin after two weeks.

Illustration for raffermissement (firming)

More examples

Grâce aux exercices, j'ai senti un raffermissement des abdominaux.

Thanks to the exercises, I felt a tightening of my abdominal muscles.

Core concept

A body surface or tissue gaining firmness and support instead of remaining loose.

Common phrases

  • raffermissement des abdominaux

    tightening of the abs

  • raffermissement du ventre

    tightening of the belly

Similar words

fermeté: A firm, solid quality felt when touching the skin or body.
tonus: A healthy, energetic look marked by muscle and bodily firmness.

Definition in French

Action ou résultat de rendre quelque chose plus ferme, en particulier la peau, les muscles ou d'autres tissus corporels.

Word origin

The noun raffermissement is formed from raffermir by adding -issement, a suffix that denotes an action or its result.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech, ma peau est plus ferme is often a more direct alternative to the noun raffermissement.

Other meanings

  • firmnessnoun

Opposites

  • relâchementslackeningnoun
  • affaiblissementweakeningnoun

Related words

  • raffermirfirm upverb
  • raffermissantfirmingadjective

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