prenez soin de vous
The English phrase "pamper yourself" can be translated into French as prenez soin de vous.
Other ways to express the idea of pampering or treating oneself include se chouchouter and se faire plaisir.
Which one should you use?
A common alternative to express the idea of pampering oneself through indulgence or treats is the reflexive phrase se faire plaisir.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In France, the expression se faire des petits plaisirs is used to mean providing oneself with small pleasures.
Did you know?
- While prenez soin de vous is a direct translation, the verb chouchouter is often used for pampering and comes from the word chou, which means 'cabbage' and is a common term of endearment.
- The word soin shares an ancient root with the English word 'truth', meaning both 'care' and 'what is true' or 'reality'.
Examples in context
- Après une semaine stressante, j'ai décidé de m'offrir du bon temps dans un spa de luxe.After a stressful week, I decided to pamper myself in a luxury spa.
- Le weekend, j'aime me dorloter en faisant un masque facial et en prenant un long bain parfumé.On weekends, I like to pamper myself by doing a facial mask and taking a long scented bath.
- J'adore me chouchouter en allant chez le coiffeur pour une nouvelle coupe de cheveux.I love pampering myself by going to the hairdresser for a new haircut.
- Rien de mieux que de se faire plaisir avec un bon livre et une tasse de thé chaud.There's nothing better than pampering myself with a good book and a cup of hot tea.
- Après une longue journée, j'adore me faire une petite douceur en mangeant un morceau de chocolat.After a long day, I love pampering myself by eating a piece of chocolate.
- Quand j'ai besoin de me détendre, je me fais des petits plaisirs tels que regarder un film ou écouter de la musique.When I need to relax, I pamper myself with simple pleasures like watching a movie or listening to music.
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are discussing a stressful work week.
- NathanTu as l'air très fatiguée, Manon.You look very tired, Manon.
- ManonC'est vrai, j'ai eu une semaine difficile.It's true, I had a difficult week.
- NathanPrenez soin de vous demain, reposez-vous.Pamper yourself tomorrow, get some rest.
- ManonMerci Nathan, c'est une bonne idée.Thank you Nathan, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, soin, vous, CC BY-SA 4.0.
