relaxing

• Décrit ce qui vous fait sentir calme et libre de stress ou d'inquiétude, ou ce qui procure une sensation de détente et de repos.

Describes something that makes you feel calm and free from stress or worry.

1. Calming or soothingA2formal

   Making you feel calm, peaceful, and free from stress or worry.

   Relaxant, apaisant

   • I find listening to classical music very relaxing.
   • A warm bath after a long day is incredibly relaxing.
   • The spa offered a relaxing atmosphere with soft lighting.

   Synonymescalmingcomfortingpeacefulrestfulsedativesoothingtranquiltranquilizing

   Antonymesdisturbingstressfulupsettingworrying

2. Not demandingA2informal

   Requiring little effort or mental energy; easy and restful.

   reposant, peu exigeant

   • We had a relaxing weekend just watching movies.
   • The vacation was so relaxing; we did nothing but sleep.
   • Reading a simple novel can be a relaxing activity.

   Synonymescalmingeasyeffortlessgentleleisurelyrestfulsoothingtranquilundemanding

   Antonymesarduouschallengingdemandingdifficultexactinghardstressfultaxing

• 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