relaxation

relaxation, détente

Le fait de devenir calme et de se libérer des soucis ou des tensions.

En anglais simple : The process or state of becoming calm and free from worry or tension.

• A warm bath helps with relaxation.
• The class teaches breathing techniques for deep relaxation.
• She felt a sense of relaxation after the massage.

Synonymes : calm, ease

Contraires : tension, stress

Expressions courantes : deep relaxation, relaxation techniques, feeling of relaxation

détente, repos

Repos agréable ou activités qui aident le corps ou l’esprit à récupérer après un effort.

En anglais simple : Pleasant rest or activities that help your mind or body recover after work or effort.

• I read for relaxation.
• The holiday gave us time for rest and relaxation.
• After work, he enjoys gardening as a form of relaxation.

Synonymes : recreation, leisure, rest

Contraires : work

Expressions courantes : rest and relaxation, time for relaxation, reading for relaxation

assouplissement

Changement qui rend les règles, les limites ou le contrôle moins stricts.

En anglais simple : A change that makes rules, limits, or control less strict.

• They welcomed the relaxation of the rules.
• A relaxation of border controls allowed more visitors to enter.
• Businesses called for further relaxation of the restrictions.

Comment l'utiliser : relaxation of something (The government announced a relaxation of travel restrictions.)

Synonymes : easing, loosening

Contraires : tightening

Expressions courantes : relaxation of rules, relaxation of restrictions, gradual relaxation

relâchement

Diminution de la tension ou de la fermeté d’un muscle ou d’une autre partie du corps.

En anglais simple : A reduction in the tightness or firmness of a muscle or other body part.

• The drug causes muscle relaxation.
• Relaxation of the soft palate can affect breathing.
• The test measured contraction and relaxation of the muscle.

Comment l'utiliser : relaxation of something (The medicine causes relaxation of the muscles.)

Synonymes : loosening

Contraires : contraction, tightening

Expressions courantes : muscle relaxation, relaxation of tissue, relaxation of muscles

relâchement

Diminution de l’attention ou des efforts consacrés à quelque chose.

En anglais simple : A reduction in how much attention or effort someone gives to something.

• There was no relaxation of effort.
• A brief relaxation of attention led to a mistake.
• The guards could not allow any relaxation of vigilance.

Comment l'utiliser : relaxation of something (A relaxation of vigilance allowed the error to go unnoticed.)

Synonymes : slackening, easing

Contraires : intensification

Expressions courantes : relaxation of effort, relaxation of vigilance, relaxation of attention