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    Relief (en. Relief)

    /ʁə.ljɛf/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of relief or release from suffering.
    The relief after an exam is a great relief.
    Le soulagement après un examen est un grand relief.
    In sculpture, relief refers to a form that protrudes from the background.
    She created a beautiful clay relief.
    Elle a réalisé un magnifique relief en argile.
    In geography, it refers to the configuration of a land surface.
    The mountainous relief of the region is impressive.
    Le relief montagneux de la région est impressionnant.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reliefum', meaning 'elevation' or 'relief'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in relief
    Refers to a projection on a flat surface.
    en relief
    emotional relief
    Refers to a state of relaxation or emotional relief.
    relief émotionnel
    tax relief
    Advantage given to taxpayers to reduce the tax burden.
    relief fiscal

    Related Words

    relief
    Action of alleviating, making something less burdensome.
    soulagement
    high
    Positioned at a high level, having marked relief.
    élevé
    flat
    Opposite of relief, without elevation.
    plat

    Slang Meanings

    A feeling of tranquility after a period of stress.
    After the meeting, it was a real relief to have everything finished.
    Après la réunion, c'était un vrai relief de tout avoir fini.
    State of intense relaxation.
    This massage gave me real relief.
    Ce massage m'a donné un vrai relief.