relieve in French
relieve in French is relayer, faire ses besoins, se soulager — relieve means to ease or reduce pain, distress, or worry.
relieve in French
relayer
faire ses besoins
se soulager
soulager
(transitive) To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. [from 14th c.]
What does "relieve" mean?
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verb To ease or reduce pain, distress, or worry.
"The medicine helped relieve his back pain."
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verb To free someone from a duty, task, or responsibility, often by taking their place.
"A fresh guard arrived to relieve him at midnight."
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relieve in a sentence
- The medicine helped relieve his back pain.
- Talking to a friend can relieve a lot of stress.
- A fresh guard arrived to relieve him at midnight.
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What is "relieve" in French?
"relieve" in French is relayer, faire ses besoins, se soulager. relieve means: To ease or reduce pain, distress, or worry.
How do you use "relieve" in a sentence?
Example: "The medicine helped relieve his back pain." In French, "relieve" is relayer, faire ses besoins, se soulager.
Are there other ways to say "relieve" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "relieve": relayer, faire ses besoins, se soulager, soulager.
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