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    Soulager (en. Relieve)

    /su.la.ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Reduce or diminish suffering.
    He took medication to relieve his pain.
    Il a pris des médicaments pour soulager sa douleur.
    Provide moral or emotional support.
    She tried to relieve her friend by listening to him.
    Elle a essayé de soulager son ami en l'écoutant.
    Free from a burden or obligation.
    The reimbursement helped to alleviate his financial situation.
    Le remboursement a aidé à soulager sa situation financière.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'soluothere', meaning 'to unbind' or 'to liberate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    alleviate the sorrow
    reduce emotional suffering.
    soulager la peine
    ease the conscience
    experience moral relief.
    soulager la conscience

    Related Words

    relief
    The act of relieving; the state of a relieved being.
    soulagement
    suffering
    State of pain or misfortune.
    souffrance

    Slang Meanings

    Calm one's mind after a difficult moment.
    After a good night's sleep, I was able to relieve myself.
    Après une bonne nuit de sommeil, j'ai réussi à me soulager.
    Get rid of stress.
    He needs to go out to relieve himself a bit.
    Il a besoin de sortir pour se soulager un peu.