French Conversation · Level 38
75 words
French word
relax
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəlaks/
Meaning
- adjectiverelaxed
Example
Après le travail, je suis relax.
After work, I am relaxed.
More examples
Après le sport, je me sens relax.
After exercise, I feel relaxed.
Core concept
A calm person resting with muscles and mind no longer under strain.
Common phrases
être relax
be relaxed
se sentir relax
feel relaxed
ambiance relax
relaxed atmosphere
Similar words
relaxé: At ease in a natural, unforced way.
détendu: Physically or emotionally unwound and calm.
tranquille: Undisturbed, peaceful, and free from worry.
calme: Still and quiet, with little sound or movement.
Definition in French
S'emploie pour décrire quelqu'un qui se sent calme et sans pression, souvent après un temps de repos.
Word origin
French adopted relax from English as a familiar adjective, while English relax goes back through French and Latin to Latin relaxare, "to loosen".
Usage tips
- Relax is colloquial, whereas détendu or détendue suits more neutral or formal contexts and agrees with gender.