French word

soulagement

Pronunciation

IPA/sulaʒəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrelief

Example

J'ai ressenti un soulagement quand le médecin a souri.

I felt a sense of relief when the doctor smiled.

Illustration for soulagement (relief)

More examples

Après l'annonce, il a poussé un soupir de soulagement.

After the announcement, he let out a sigh of relief.

Core concept

A tight inner pressure opening into calm when a threat or pain recedes.

Common phrases

  • un soulagement

    relief

  • un soupir de soulagement

    a sigh of relief

  • un soulagement immédiat

    immediate relief

Similar words

réconfort: Comfort that eases sadness or anxiety through kind words or actions.
détente: A relaxed state in which physical or emotional tension has loosened.
allégement: A reduction in a burden or weight that makes things easier.

Definition in French

État de calme ou d'allègement ressenti quand une inquiétude, une douleur ou une pression cesse ou diminue.

Word origin

The noun soulagement is formed from soulager with the suffix -ment, which commonly names a state or result.

Usage tips

  • French uses ressentir un soulagement or éprouver un soulagement, while être soulagé describes the person who feels it.

Opposites

Related words

  • soulagerrelieveverb
  • soulagérelievedadjective

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