Salutaire (en. Salutary)
/sal.y.tɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Which contributes to health, well-being, or a better condition.
A beneficial lifestyle is essential for living a long time.
Un mode de vie salutaire est essentiel pour vivre longtemps.
Which is beneficial from a moral or psychological standpoint.
This experience had a beneficial effect on his psychology.
Cette expérience a eu un effet salutaire sur sa psychologie.
Refers to a measure or policy that has positive effects.
Beneficial reforms have been implemented to improve the educational system.
Des réformes salutaire ont été mises en place pour améliorer le système éducatif.
Etymology
From Latin 'salutaris', which means 'beneficial, helpful'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a beneficial remedy
A treatment that is beneficial for health.
un remède salutaire
to act in a beneficial way
To act in a way that is helpful or useful.
agir de manière salutaire
beneficial advice
Advice that is good for health or well-being.
conseils salutaire
Related Words
health
State of physiological and psychological well-being.
santé
well-being
State of satisfaction and comfort.
bien-être
preventive
Aiming to prevent, especially in matters of health.
préventif
Slang Meanings
A good plan.
It's a really beneficial plan to go on vacation.
C'est un vrai plan salutaire de partir en vacances.
A good deed.
The help he provides to his friends is truly beneficial.
L'aide qu'il apporte à ses amis est vraiment salutaire.