Panser (en. To dress)
/pɑ̃.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To apply a bandage or care to a wound.
He had to tend to his injury after the fall.
Il a dû panser sa blessure après la chute.
To take care of something or assist in its healing.
She healed her broken heart over time.
Elle a panser son cœur brisé avec le temps.
To intellectually process an idea or situation.
He needs to sort out his thoughts before responding.
Il doit panser ses pensées avant de répondre.
Etymology
From Latin 'pensare', which means 'to think, reflect'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to heal one's wounds
To deal with emotional pain.
panser ses blessures
to dress a wound
To apply care to a physical wound.
panser une plaie
to address a pain
To relieve suffering or pain.
panser un mal
Related Words
abscess
An abscess or accumulation of pus.
abscessus
category
A group or classification.
catégorie
convalescence
The period of recovery after an illness.
convalescence
Slang Meanings
To fix things after a bad situation.
We need to mend what we broke in our relationship.
Il faut panser ce que nous avons cassé dans notre relation.
To assess and understand a difficult situation.
She had to address the situation before acting.
Elle a dû panser la situation avant d'agir.