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salve in French

salve in French is pommade, baume, onguent — salve means a soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.

salve in French

pommade
noun
An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
baume
noun
An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
onguent
noun
An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
baume
noun
Any remedy or action that soothes or heals.

What does "salve" mean?

  1. noun A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
    "She rubbed salve into the burn to ease the pain."
  2. verb To soothe or ease something, especially a troubled conscience or feeling.
    "He bought her flowers to salve his guilty conscience."
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salve in a sentence

  • She rubbed salve into the burn to ease the pain.
  • He bought her flowers to salve his guilty conscience.

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What is "salve" in French?

"salve" in French is pommade, baume, onguent. salve means: A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.

How do you use "salve" in a sentence?

Example: "She rubbed salve into the burn to ease the pain." In French, "salve" is pommade, baume, onguent.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "salve": pommade, baume, onguent.

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