Bien-être (en. Well-being)

/bjɛ̃ ɛtʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of physical, mental, and emotional comfort.
Well-being is essential for a balanced life.
Le bien-être est essentiel pour une vie équilibrée.
Condition of a person who feels well.
She is looking for ways to improve her well-being.
Elle cherche des moyens pour améliorer son bien-être.
Set of conditions favorable to health.
Workplace well-being programs are becoming more popular.
Les programmes de bien-être au travail sont de plus en plus populaires.

Etymology

From the French 'bien' and 'être', literally meaning 'to be well'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

well-being at work
State of satisfaction and comfort in one's professional environment.
bien-être au travail
taking care of one's well-being
Adopting behaviors to improve physical and mental health.
prendre soin de son bien-être
promoting well-being
Implementing actions to create a healthy and positive environment.
favoriser le bien-être

Related Words

health
State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
santé
balance
State of harmony between different dimensions of life.
équilibre
happiness
State of satisfaction and lasting joy.
bonheur

Slang Meanings

Feeling good in one's skin
She feels good in her skin after yoga.
Elle se sent bien dans sa peau après le yoga.
Feeling zen
After a stressful day, she needs to feel zen.
Après une journée stressante, elle a besoin de se sentir zen.