laxative in French
laxative in French is laxatif, purgatif — laxative means a substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
laxative in French
laxatif
Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
laxatif
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.
purgatif
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.
What does "laxative" mean?
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noun A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
"The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation."
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adj Having the effect of easing bowel movement.
"Prunes are known for their laxative effect."
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laxative in a sentence
- The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation.
- Prunes are known for their laxative effect.
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What is "laxative" in French?
"laxative" in French is laxatif, purgatif. laxative means: A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
How do you use "laxative" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation." In French, "laxative" is laxatif, purgatif.
Are there other ways to say "laxative" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "laxative": laxatif, purgatif.
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