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soothe in French

soothe in French is apaiser, calmer, soulager — soothe means to calm someone down or make a painful or unpleasant feeling less intense.

soothe in French

apaiser
verb
(transitive) To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
apaiser
verb
(transitive) To calm or placate someone or some situation.
calmer
verb
(transitive) To calm or placate someone or some situation.
soulager
verb
(transitive) To ease or relieve pain or suffering.

What does "soothe" mean?

  1. verb To calm someone down or make a painful or unpleasant feeling less intense.
    "She rocked the baby gently to soothe him."
  2. verb To make a difficult situation less tense or troublesome.
    "The manager tried to soothe tempers after the argument."

soothe in a sentence

  • She rocked the baby gently to soothe him.
  • The warm bath soothed her aching muscles.
  • The manager tried to soothe tempers after the argument.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "soothe" in French?

"soothe" in French is apaiser, calmer, soulager. soothe means: To calm someone down or make a painful or unpleasant feeling less intense.

How do you use "soothe" in a sentence?

Example: "She rocked the baby gently to soothe him." In French, "soothe" is apaiser, calmer, soulager.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "soothe": apaiser, calmer, soulager.

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