Soins (en. Care)
/swɛ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Measures taken to preserve or improve health.
Medical care is essential for healing.
Les soins médicaux sont essentiels pour la guérison.
Attention given to someone or something.
She provides attentive care to her child.
Elle prodigue des soins attentionnés à son enfant.
A set of technical gestures and hygiene care.
Nursing care is crucial after an operation.
Les soins infirmiers sont cruciaux après une opération.
Etymology
The word 'care' comes from the verb 'to care for', which means to take care of.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to take care of
to look after, to ensure
prendre soin de
palliative care
care intended to relieve without curing
soins palliatifs
to provide care
to provide the necessary attention or treatments
donner des soins
Related Words
to care for
To provide care to improve someone's health.
soigner
choice
The action of choosing, which may include decisions related to care.
choix
Slang Meanings
to take care of oneself
She decided to take care of herself by resting.
Elle a décidé de prendre soin d'elle-même en se reposant.
trendy care
Trendy skin care is very popular this year.
Les soins à la mode pour la peau sont très populaires cette année.