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masseur

masseur

noun mah-SUR Rare

Usage Note

Masseur entered English directly from French and is used in both languages. The feminine form is masseuse. In professional contexts, the preferred French term is now masseur-kinésithérapeute for a licensed physiotherapist who performs therapeutic massage.

Examples

"Le masseur soulage mes douleurs de dos."

Natural Translation

The masseur relieves my back pain.

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