massage
US /məˈsɑːʒ/
UK /məˈsɑːʒ/
1.
massage
the rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain
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She gave him a relaxing back massage.
Elle lui a fait un massage relaxant du dos.
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A good foot massage can relieve stress.
Un bon massage des pieds peut soulager le stress.
1.
masser
rub and knead (a part of the body) with the hands
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The therapist will massage your sore muscles.
Le thérapeute va masser vos muscles endoloris.
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She asked him to massage her shoulders.
Elle lui a demandé de lui masser les épaules.
2.
manipuler, arranger
manipulate (figures or information) in such a way as to give a misleading impression
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The company was accused of trying to massage the sales figures.
L'entreprise a été accusée d'essayer de manipuler les chiffres de vente.
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He tried to massage the truth to make himself look better.
Il a essayé de manipuler la vérité pour se faire paraître meilleur.