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alleviate in French

alleviate in French is soulager, alléger, adoucir — alleviate means to make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe.

alleviate in French

soulager
verb
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.
alléger
verb
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.
adoucir
verb
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.
calmer
verb
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.
réduire
verb
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.

What does "alleviate" mean?

  1. verb To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe.
    "The medication helped alleviate her back pain."
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alleviate in a sentence

  • The medication helped alleviate her back pain.
  • New housing schemes are meant to alleviate the shortage of affordable homes.

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What is "alleviate" in French?

"alleviate" in French is soulager, alléger, adoucir. alleviate means: To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe.

How do you use "alleviate" in a sentence?

Example: "The medication helped alleviate her back pain." In French, "alleviate" is soulager, alléger, adoucir.

Are there other ways to say "alleviate" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "alleviate": soulager, alléger, adoucir, calmer, réduire.

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