relax

se détendre, se reposer

Se reposer ou passer un bon moment pour se sentir moins inquiet ou fatigué.

En anglais simple : To rest or enjoy yourself so that you feel less worried or tired.

• I like to relax at home.
• We relaxed on the beach all afternoon.
• Can you relax when there is so much noise?

Synonymes : unwind, rest

Expressions courantes : relax at home, relax after work, relax a little

détendre, apaiser

Aider quelqu’un à se sentir calme et moins inquiet.

En anglais simple : To help someone feel calm and free from worry.

• Soft music relaxes me.
• The warm bath relaxed her after a difficult day.
• Does reading help relax your mind?

Synonymes : calm, soothe

Expressions courantes : relax someone, relax your mind, relax the body

assouplir

Rendre une règle ou une limite moins stricte.

En anglais simple : To make a rule or limit less strict.

• The school relaxed its dress rules.
• Officials may relax the restrictions next month.
• Have they relaxed the entry requirements?

Synonymes : ease, loosen

Contraires : tighten

Expressions courantes : relax the rules, relax restrictions, relax a ban

desserrer, relâcher

Rendre quelque chose moins serré ou tendu.

En anglais simple : To make something less tight.

• Relax your grip on the handle.
• She relaxed the tension in the cord.
• He slowly relaxed his hold on my arm.

Synonymes : loosen, slacken

Contraires : tighten

Expressions courantes : relax your grip, relax the rope, relax the tension