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assuage in French

assuage in French is soulager, apaiser, assouvir — assuage means to make an unpleasant feeling, such as fear, guilt, or grief, less intense.

assuage in French

soulager
verb
(transitive) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain, etc.).
apaiser
verb
(transitive) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain, etc.).
assouvir
verb
(transitive) To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain, etc.).
calmer
verb
(transitive) To pacify or soothe (someone).
apaiser
verb
(transitive) To pacify or soothe (someone).

What does "assuage" mean?

  1. verb To make an unpleasant feeling, such as fear, guilt, or grief, less intense.
    "Her kind words helped assuage his guilt."
  2. verb To satisfy a need or appetite, such as hunger or thirst.
    "A quick snack assuaged his hunger until dinner."
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assuage in a sentence

  • Her kind words helped assuage his guilt.
  • The company issued a statement to assuage investors' fears.
  • A quick snack assuaged his hunger until dinner.

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What is "assuage" in French?

"assuage" in French is soulager, apaiser, assouvir. assuage means: To make an unpleasant feeling, such as fear, guilt, or grief, less intense.

How do you use "assuage" in a sentence?

Example: "Her kind words helped assuage his guilt." In French, "assuage" is soulager, apaiser, assouvir.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "assuage": soulager, apaiser, assouvir, calmer.

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