French Conversation · Level 177
14 words
French word
relâche
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəlaʃ/
Meaning
- feminine nounbreak
Example
Le cabaret est en relâche ce soir.
The cabaret is taking a break tonight.
More examples
Après une semaine chargée, l'équipe fait relâche pour récupérer.
After a busy week, the team takes a break to recover.
Core concept
A darkened stage and empty seats during a scheduled pause in performances.
Common phrases
faire relâche
take a break
accorder une relâche
grant a respite
Similar words
pause: A short break during a play or task.
annulation: The cancellation of a planned performance or event.
congé: A period of leave from work for an employee.
vacances: A holiday period when work or school is closed.
Definition in French
Indique qu'une salle ou une troupe est en repos et qu'aucune représentation n'a lieu pendant une période donnée.
Word origin
Relâche is formed from relâcher, ultimately from Latin relaxare through Old French, and its sense of theatrical pause developed from the idea of loosening or release.
Usage tips
- La relâche is feminine, and the fixed expression for this theatrical sense is être en relâche.