prends ça relax
The English phrase 'take it easy' is translated into French as prends ça relax.
The phrase is used to tell someone to relax.
Meaning: relax (verb)
Did you know?
- In Quebec, the use of relax is far more common and integrated into daily speech than in mainland France, where it may sound more like an Anglicism.
- To tell someone to 'take it easy' in the sense of 'don't overwork yourself', the French often use the expression ne te mets pas la pression, which focuses on the pressure rather than the ease.
- If you use prends ça relax with a boss or a stranger, it may sound dismissive or overly casual. In professional French, it is much safer to use the phrase ne vous inquiétez pas to tell someone to take it easy.
Examples in context
- Détends-toi, tout ira bien!Take it easy, everything will be alright!
Example conversation
Emma sees Lucas looking stressed about a project.
- EmmaTu as l'air stressé, Lucas.You look stressed, Lucas.
- LucasOui, j'ai trop de travail.Yes, I have too much work.
- EmmaPrends ça relax, tu vas finir à temps.Take it easy, you will finish on time.
- LucasMerci, Emma, je vais faire une pause.Thanks, Emma, I'm going to take a break.
