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relaxer

to relax

verb reh-lahk-SEH Rare

Usage Note

relaxer is often reflexive — se relaxer is the common way to say 'to relax' or 'to unwind'. In legal French, relaxer (transitive) means to acquit or release someone from a charge — le tribunal l'a relaxé. Learners should be aware of this legal meaning to avoid confusion.

Examples

"Il aime se relaxer après le travail."

Natural Translation

He likes to relax after work.

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