soulagement
relief
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/su.laʒ.mɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
The expression 'pousser un soupir de soulagement' (to heave a sigh of relief) is extremely common in French. The verb 'soulager' (to relieve) comes from 'sous' (under) + 'alléger' (to lighten), literally meaning to lighten from underneath.
📝 Example Sentences
Quel soulagement d'apprendre la bonne nouvelle !
What a relief to hear the good news!
Elle a poussé un soupir de soulagement.
She heaved a sigh of relief.