se détendre
to relax
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/sə de.tɑ̃dʁ/
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Cultural Note
The French value leisure time highly. The concept of 'détente' is central to French life — from the long lunch break to the sacred evening apéritif, moments of relaxation are woven into the daily schedule.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai besoin de me détendre après le travail.
I need to relax after work.
Le dimanche, on se détend en famille.
On Sundays, we relax as a family.