Baume (en. Balm)

/bom/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Salve or ointment used to heal wounds or soothe the skin.

Example Sentence: She applied a balm to her cut.

Elle a appliqué un baume sur sa coupure.

Definition: Aromatic plant from which essential oils are extracted.

Example Sentence: Peru balsam is highly valued in perfumery.

Le baume du Pérou est très prisé en parfumerie.

Definition: Mixture of aromatic resins and fatty substances.

Example Sentence: This balm smells wonderfully good.

Ce baume sent merveilleusement bon.

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the Latin 'balsamum', itself derived from the Greek 'balsamon', referring to a fragrant resin.

Phrase: balm to the heart

Meaning: Something that soothes or reassures, comforting.

baume au cœur

Phrase: lip balm

Meaning: A product used to moisturize and protect the lips.

baume à lèvres

Phrase: repairing balm

Meaning: A cosmetic product intended to repair the skin.

baume réparateur

Related Word: balsamic

Description: Related to balm, often used in the context of perfumes.

balsamique

Related Word: balm tree

Description: Tree or plant that produces balm.

balsamier

Related Word: tiger balm

Description: Ointment made from various ingredients, used to relieve muscle pain.

baume de tigre

Meaning: State of calm or serenity.

Example: After a yoga session, I feel like I'm in a real balm.

Après une séance de yoga, je me sens dans un vrai baume.

Meaning: Means to alleviate a difficult situation.

Example: This rapper has been a balm for the music scene.

Ce rappeur a été un baume pour la scène musicale.