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relaxation

/ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/

Relaxation is the state of being free from tension and anxiety. It describes the feeling of being calm and resting your body or mind after working hard.

Exemples

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Listening to soft music is my favorite form of relaxation.

Listening to quiet music is how I like to rest and feel calm.

2

The spa provides a perfect environment for total relaxation.

The spa offers a great place to completely rest and de-stress.

3

I really need some relaxation after this long day.

I need to rest and stop worrying after being busy all day.

Famille de mots

Nom
relaxation
Verb
relax
Adverbe
relaxingly
Adjectif
relaxed
Apparenté
relaxant
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Relax' + 'Action'. It is the action of relaxing your mind and body.

Quiz rapide

Reading a book in the garden is a great way to find ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : relaxation

Exemples

1

Listening to soft music is my favorite form of relaxation.

everyday

Listening to quiet music is how I like to rest and feel calm.

2

The spa provides a perfect environment for total relaxation.

formal

The spa offers a great place to completely rest and de-stress.

3

I really need some relaxation after this long day.

informal

I need to rest and stop worrying after being busy all day.

4

Scientists believe that deep relaxation can improve heart health.

academic

Researchers think that resting the mind and body helps the heart.

5

The manager encouraged the team to find time for relaxation during the weekend.

business

The boss told the workers to rest over the Saturday and Sunday break.

Famille de mots

Nom
relaxation
Verb
relax
Adverbe
relaxingly
Adjectif
relaxed
Apparenté
relaxant

Collocations courantes

deep relaxation a very strong state of rest
relaxation techniques methods used to help someone feel calm
total relaxation complete state of being calm and happy
seek relaxation to look for ways to rest
need some relaxation to require time to de-stress

Phrases Courantes

time for relaxation

a period set aside for resting

a sense of relaxation

the feeling of being calm

pure relaxation

nothing but rest and peace

Souvent confondu avec

relaxation vs relief

Relief is the feeling when something bad ends, while relaxation is the act or state of resting.

relaxation vs rest

Rest often means stopping physical activity or sleeping, while relaxation is more about mental calmness.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'relaxation' as an uncountable noun when talking about the general state of being calm. It can also refer to the loosening of rules.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the adjective 'relaxing' when they mean the noun. For example, say 'I need relaxation' instead of 'I need relaxing'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Relax' + 'Action'. It is the action of relaxing your mind and body.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'relaxare', which means to stretch out again or loosen.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun (usually) Commonly follows adjectives like 'deep', 'total', or 'complete' Often used in the pattern: 'form of relaxation'
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, relaxation is often marketed as a luxury service, such as a spa day or a tropical vacation.

Quiz rapide

Reading a book in the garden is a great way to find ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : relaxation

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

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A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

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A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

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A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

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A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

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A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

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Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

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A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

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The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

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A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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