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How do you say "relaxed" in French?
détendu
In French, "relaxed" is détendu.
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Pronunciation
Say 'day-tohn-DU' with three syllables and stress on the final syllable.
Grammar notes
Détendu is masculine, détendue is feminine. Plurals are détendus and détendues. The prefix 'dé-' means to undo tension.
Example sentence
Il est très détendu après les vacances.
He is very relaxed after the vacation.
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How to remember détendu
Détendu comes from the verb détendre, which means to relax or loosen. When you're relaxed, your muscles are loose.
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Questions about détendu
How do you say "relaxed" in French?
In French, "relaxed" is détendu. It is a noun.
How is détendu written in French?
détendu is written using the standard French script.
How is détendu used in a sentence?
Use détendu as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il est très détendu après les vacances. (He is very relaxed after the vacation.).
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