pill in French
pill in French is pilule, comprimé, pilule contraceptive — pill means a small solid tablet of medicine meant to be swallowed.
pill in French
pilule
(broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.
comprimé
(broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.
pilule
(informal, uncountable, definite, i.e. used with "the") Contraceptive medication, usually in the form of a pill to be taken by a woman; an oral contraceptive pill.
pilule contraceptive
(informal, uncountable, definite, i.e. used with "the") Contraceptive medication, usually in the form of a pill to be taken by a woman; an oral contraceptive pill.
balle
(firearms, slang) A bullet (projectile).
dragée
(firearms, slang) A bullet (projectile).
boulocher
(intransitive, textiles) Of a woven fabric surface, to form small matted balls of fiber.
What does "pill" mean?
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noun A small solid tablet of medicine meant to be swallowed.
"Swallow the pill with a glass of water after your meal."
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noun Short for "the pill" — an oral contraceptive.
"She asked her doctor whether the pill would suit her."
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noun Informally, an annoying or unpleasant person.
"My brother can be a real pill when he's tired."
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pill in a sentence
- Swallow the pill with a glass of water after your meal.
- She takes a pill every morning to manage her blood pressure.
- She asked her doctor whether the pill would suit her.
- Some women take the pill to make their periods more regular.
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What is "pill" in French?
"pill" in French is pilule, comprimé, pilule contraceptive. pill means: A small solid tablet of medicine meant to be swallowed.
How do you use "pill" in a sentence?
Example: "Swallow the pill with a glass of water after your meal." In French, "pill" is pilule, comprimé, pilule contraceptive.
Are there other ways to say "pill" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "pill": pilule, comprimé, pilule contraceptive, balle, dragée, boulocher.
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