How to Say ‘To take care of oneself’ in French
Prendre soin de soi
prahndr swan duh swah
[prahndr swan duh swah]
💬 Usage Tip: A reflexive structure driving the importance of self-care, which is increasingly highlighted in French society.
🇫🇷 In France: 'Prendre soin de soi' is often discussed in wellness contexts, considering both mental and physical health.
Phrase Breakdown
Prendre soin
prahndr swan
Words in this phrase
Prendre
[prahndr]
To take
To reach for and hold something.
Je vais prendre un café.
I will have a coffee.
soin
[swan]
Care
The provision of what is necessary for the health and protection of someone.
Il faut prendre soin de ses affaires.
One must take care of their belongings.
De soi
duh swah
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
Of
Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole.
La couleur de la mer est bleue.
The color of the sea is blue.
soi
[swah]
Oneself
One's own self.
Il faut parfois penser à soi.
Sometimes you have to think of yourself.
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