relaxed

• Décrit une personne qui est calme et ne ressent pas d'anxiété, ou une situation qui est informelle et sans tension.

Describes a person who is calm and not worried, or a situation that is informal and free from tension.

1. Free from tension or anxietyA2formal

   Feeling calm, comfortable, and not worried or stressed.

   détendu, sans tension ni anxiété

   • She felt relaxed after a long bath.
   • He was relaxed and smiling during the interview.
   • The atmosphere at the party was very relaxed.

   Synonymescalmcomposedeasygoinglaid-backmellowserenetranquiluntroubled

   Antonymesagitatedanxiousedgynervousstressedtenseuneasyuptightworried

2. Not strict or formalB1informal

   Describes a situation, environment, or rule that is easygoing and not rigid.

   décontracté, non strict

   • The dress code at the office is quite relaxed.
   • They have a relaxed attitude towards deadlines.
   • The restaurant has a relaxed vibe with soft music.

   Synonymescasualeasygoingflexibleinformallaid-backlenientloosenonrestrictivepermissiveunrestricted

   Antonymesformalrigidseriousstrictstringent

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire la tension, l'anxiété ou la raideur ; se détendre ou se livrer à des activités de loisir. Peut aussi signifier rendre quelque chose moins strict ou moins tendu.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming less tense, anxious, or rigid; to rest or engage in a leisure activity.

1. Become less tenseA2formal

   To become free from tension, anxiety, or stress; to rest.

   Se détendre

   • She relaxed in a warm bath after a long day.
   • He finds it hard to relax before an exam.
   • Take a deep breath and try to relax your muscles.

   Synonymescalm downchilldecompressdestressloosen upsettle downtake it easyunwind

   Antonymesstrainstresstensetighten

2. Make less strictB2formal

   To make rules, laws, or conditions less severe or strict.

   assouplir

   • The government decided to relax the lockdown restrictions.
   • The school relaxed its dress code policy.
   • They relaxed the requirements for the scholarship program.

   Synonymeseaseloosenmitigatemoderatesoftentemper

   Antonymesintensifystiffenstrengthentighten