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    Guérir (en. Heal)

    /ɡe.ʁiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make healthy, to restore health.
    The doctor hopes to heal all his patients.
    Le médecin espère guérir tous ses patients.
    To make a pain or ailment disappear.
    This cream can heal minor burns.
    Cette crème peut guérir les brûlures légères.
    To free from something painful or distressing.
    She tried to heal her sorrow through writing.
    Elle a essayé de guérir son chagrin par l'écriture.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'guérir', from Latin 'guarire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to recover from an illness
    To restore one's health after an illness.
    guérir d'une maladie
    to heal wounds
    To make the effects of an injury disappear.
    guérir les blessures
    to heal with plants
    To use plants to regain health.
    guérir par les plantes

    Related Words

    healer
    A person who heals, often using unconventional methods.
    guérisseur
    remedy
    A substance or means that enables healing.
    remède
    therapy
    Care intended to relieve pain or illness.
    thérapie

    Slang Meanings

    Healing through alternative methods.
    He uses grandma's remedies to heal.
    Il utilise des remèdes de grand-mère pour guérir.
    To feel better after a difficult period.
    She says she is healing from her breakup.
    Elle dit qu'elle guérit de sa séparation.