spa

• Nom désignant un lieu comme une station thermale, un hôtel élégant en zone de villégiature ou un établissement doté d'équipements pour le sport et l'amélioration de la forme physique.

A noun referring to a place, such as a health resort, a fashionable hotel in a resort area, or a business facility with equipment for exercise and physical fitness improvement.

1. Health resortB1formal

   A place, often near a natural spring or the sea, where people go to improve their health and well-being through treatments and relaxation.

   Station thermale

   • They spent a week at a spa in the mountains to recover from the stress.
   • The spa offers mineral baths and massage therapies.
   • Many people visit the spa for its healing waters.

   Synonymesretreatsanatorium

2. Fashionable hotelB2formal

   A stylish hotel, typically located in a resort area, that offers luxury accommodations and amenities.

   Hôtel de luxe avec spa

   • The spa hotel on the coast is very popular among celebrities.
   • They booked a room at an exclusive spa resort for their honeymoon.
   • The spa features a gourmet restaurant and a private beach.

3. Fitness and wellness centerA2informal

   A commercial establishment equipped with facilities for exercise, physical fitness, and relaxation treatments.

   centre de bien-être et de remise en forme

   • She goes to the spa every weekend for yoga and a sauna.
   • The spa has a gym, a swimming pool, and a steam room.
   • He bought a membership at the local spa to stay in shape.

   Synonymesgymhealth clubhealth spa