balsam in French
balsam in French is pommade, baume, balsamine — balsam means a sweet-smelling oil or resin taken from various plants.
balsam in French
pommade
(chiefly, UK) A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from various plants.
baume
(chiefly, UK) A soothing ointment.
balsamine
A flowering plant of the genus Impatiens.
What does "balsam" mean?
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noun A sweet-smelling oil or resin taken from various plants.
"The perfumer blended a little balsam into the mixture."
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noun A flowering plant of the genus Impatiens.
"A row of pink balsam grew along the garden path."
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noun A soothing ointment.
"She rubbed a little balsam into her aching shoulders."
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balsam in a sentence
- The perfumer blended a little balsam into the mixture.
- Balsam has long been valued for its scent.
- A row of pink balsam grew along the garden path.
- Himalayan balsam is easy to recognise in summer.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "balsam" in French?
"balsam" in French is pommade, baume, balsamine. balsam means: A sweet-smelling oil or resin taken from various plants.
How do you use "balsam" in a sentence?
Example: "The perfumer blended a little balsam into the mixture." In French, "balsam" is pommade, baume, balsamine.
Are there other ways to say "balsam" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "balsam": pommade, baume, balsamine.
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