De se détendre.
To relax.
Language note: The reflexive 'se' indicates the action is done to oneself.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
De
[duh]
to
Used to indicate a goal or direction
Pour manger.
To eat.
se
[say]
relax
To reduce tension or stress
Il aime bien se détendre après le travail.
He likes to relax after work.
détendre
[day-tawnd-reh]
unwind
To take one's ease or to relax
Je me détends en lisant.
I unwind by reading.
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