après

Post-slope social time

Après is borrowed from French, where it means after in the temporal sense.

In English its use is largely limited to food, fashion, and snow skiing, with occasional literary or pretentious uses.

relaxation

unwind

Release accumulated tension

fireside · hot-tub · sauna · massage · repose · serenity · tranquility · leisure · soothe · calm

ski

slopes

Angled ground surfaces

  • powderFine dry particles
  • mogulsBumps or bigwigs
  • liftMechanism for vertical transport

gondola · piste · snowboard · boots · bindings · resort · alpine · mountain · winter · snow

social

gathering

Collection of people meeting

reception · camaraderie · fellowship · conversation · chatter · lodge · chalet · bar · pub · drinks

luxury

opulence

Showy, abundant prosperity

caviar · designer · haute · bespoke · exclusive · VIP · glamour · prestige · high-end · premium

Opposites
temporal sequence

aprèsbefore

Prior in time

avant · prior to · preceding · afore · ere

après-ski context

aprèsskiing

Snow sport on runners

pendant · during · lift line

Phrases
Family

après-ski, après ski

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G