B2
masseur vs masseuse
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| masseurnoun/məˈsɜːr/ | Meaning a man whose job is to rub and press people's bodies to reduce pain or help them relax | Goes with professional masseur | Example The masseur found a knot in my shoulder and worked on it. |
| masseusenoun/məˈsuːs/ | Meaning A woman whose job is to rub and press people's muscles to help them relax. | Goes with — | Example The masseuse worked on my sore shoulders for an hour. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many blind in Vietnam work at small massage centers.