This is the 9516th most frequent French word.
décontracter
To relax or loosen.
Here, 'décontracter' refers to the act of unwinding or relaxing oneself after stress (used reflexively as 'se décontracter').
Après une journée stressante, j'aime me décontracter avec un bon livre.
After a stressful day, I enjoy relaxing with a good book.
In this sentence, 'décontracter' means to relieve or loosen physical tension, specifically targeting muscles.
Ce massage est conçu pour décontracter les muscles tendus.
This massage is designed to relax tense muscles.
The word 'décontracter' is used in the context of making an environment or situation less tense or formal.