← French Vocab Builder
Photo by abdskrzoul on Unsplash.

se détendre

English translation of se détendre

relax

The French verb 'se détendre' is a reflexive verb that means 'to relax'. It is used when talking about relaxing physically or mentally, such as after a long day of work or during a vacation. It can also be used to describe the act of loosening up or becoming less tense.


Example sentences using: se détendre

Il est temps de se détendre.

English translation of Il est temps de se détendre.

It's time to relax.

This sentence is indicating that it is the appropriate moment to unwind or cease to be stressed, using the verb 'se détendre' appropriately to mean 'relax'.

Je préfère se détendre à la maison.

English translation of Je préfère se détendre à la maison.

I prefer to relax at home.

In this example, the speaker is sharing their preference for resting or engaging in leisurely activities at their residence, employing the verb 'se détendre' to express 'relax'.

Nous aimons se détendre au parc

English translation of Nous aimons se détendre au parc

We like to relax at the park.

This sentence is revealing a fondness for relaxing at a particular location, specifically a park. The verb 'se détendre' is utilized to convey the act of 'relaxing'.

Made with JoyBird