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How to Say "I'm relieved" in French
Express relief in French when a worry or difficult situation has ended. Use 'soulagé' for masculine, 'soulagée' for feminine.
Je suis soulagé(e).
zhuh swee soo-lah-ZHAYneutral
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Say this after a stressful event is over, like finding lost keys or hearing good news about a loved one's health. It's perfect when a period of anxiety finally concludes.
Alternatives
- Ça me soulage.Use when the relief comes from something specific, like 'This news really relieves me.'
- Ouf !A very informal, spoken exclamation of relief, like 'Phew!'
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 'g'
The 'g' in 'soulagé' is soft, like the 'zh' in 'measure', not a hard 'g'.
Forgetting the 'e' for feminine
Add an 'e' at the end ('soulagée') if the speaker is female.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
When do I use soulagé vs soulagée?
Use 'soulagé' if you are male and 'soulagée' if you are female. The spelling changes to match your gender.
Is 'Ouf !' too informal for relief?
Yes, 'Ouf !' is very casual and best reserved for close friends or very informal settings. 'Je suis soulagé(e)' is more widely appropriate.
What's the difference between 'soulagé' and 'apaisé'?
'Soulagé' implies relief from a specific worry or burden that has been lifted. 'Apaisé' means more generally calm or soothed, often after emotional turmoil.
