relax
verb
/ɹɪˈlæks/
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- (transitive) To make something loose.
- (transitive) To make something less severe or tense.
- (transitive) To relieve (something) from stress.
- (transitive, dated) To relieve from constipation; to loosen; to open.
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relâcher
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- (transitive) To calm down.
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détendre,
se relaxer
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- (intransitive) To become less severe or tense.
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se détendre,
relâcher
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relaxation
noun
/ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/
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/ˌɹɪlækˈseɪʃən/
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- The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
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relaxation,
détente
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relaxed
adjective
/ɹɪˈlækst/
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- Free from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely. [from 18th c.]
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détendu
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relaxing
adjective
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- Conducive to relaxation; helping one to relax.
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reposant,
relaxant
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