French Vocabulary – Le Bien-Être – Well-Being
When we think about bien-être (well-being), it goes far beyond eating a salad or hitting the gym. In French, there’s a whole range of words and expressions that touch on health, rest, emotions, relationships, and even the balance between city life and the countryside. Learning this vocabulary not only helps you talk about staying healthy, but also opens the door to deeper conversations about lifestyle, happiness, and peace of mind.
Here is a list of useful French words and phrases connected to le bien-être — from se reposer (to rest) to la pleine conscience (mindfulness). These are words you can use in everyday conversations, whether you’re chatting with friends about stress, describing your sleep habits, or even discussing the importance of nature, spirituality, or exercise.
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| s’occuper de | to look after |
| se soigner | to take care of |
| l’alimentation | food |
| une alimentation saine | healthy eating |
| se reposer | to rest |
| déshydraté(e) | dehydrated |
| les plantes | plants |
| les produits laitiers | dairy products |
| la graisse animale | animal fat |
| les fibres | fibers |
| une légumineuse | a legume |
| faire la sieste | to nap |
| la méditation | meditation |
| faire du sport | to exercise |
| un vélo | a bike |
| être assis(e) | to be seated |
| s’étirer | to stretch |
| un massage | a massage |
| le sommeil | sleep |
| une vitamine | a vitamin |
| un matelas | a mattress |
| un oreiller | a pillow |
| le stress | stress |
| négatif, négative | negative |
| faire une pause | to take a break |
| la caféine | cafeine |
| l’alcool | alcohol |
| le tabac | tobacco |
| le bruit | noise |
| la climatisation | air conditioning |
| la pollution | pollution |
| un citadin, citadine | a city dweller |
| urbain, urbaine | urban |
| la spiritualité | spirituality |
| les réseaux sociaux | social media |
| un écran | a screen |
| se sentir bien | to feel good |
| la médecine douce | alternative medicine |
| heureux, heureuse | happy |
| s’énerver | to get upset |
| le calme | calm |
| la campagne | the countryside |
| un animal de compagnie | a pet |
| un compagnon | a partner |
| l’amitié | friendship |
| la haine | hatred |
| une rancune | a grudge |
| être rancunier, rancunière | to hold a grudge |
| une dispute | an argument |
| se disputer | to argue |
| être déprimé(e) | to be depressed |
| la tristesse | sadness |
| la joie | joy |
| la pleine conscience | mindfulness |
| la stabilité | stability |
| le futur | the future |
| le passé | the past |
| s’inquiéter | to worry |
| rassurer | to reassure |
| les informations | the news |
