verb🔗ShareSoulager, apaiserTo ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of."Hearing that the surgery was successful was relieving to the whole family. "Apprendre que l'opération avait réussi a été un soulagement pour toute la famille.mindemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulagerTo ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort."The medicine was very effective at relieving her headache. "Le médicament a été très efficace pour soulager son mal de tête.medicinebodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulager, atténuerTo alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.)."Taking a warm bath is good for relieving sore muscles after a long workout. "Prendre un bain chaud est bon pour soulager les muscles endoloris après une longue séance d'entraînement.medicinemindbodysufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulager, secourirTo provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty)."The charity is relieving the suffering of families affected by the flood by providing them with food and shelter. "L'association caritative soulage les souffrances des familles touchées par les inondations en leur fournissant de la nourriture et un abri.aidsufferinghumanactionsocietyworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulever, releverTo lift up; to raise again."The heavy backpack was finally relieving some of the pressure on her shoulders. "Le lourd sac à dos soulevait enfin une partie de la pression sur ses épaules.aidmedicinesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulager, secourirTo raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.)."The doctor was relieving the patient's pain with medication. "Le médecin soulageait la douleur du patient avec des médicaments.aidactionmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDécharger, libérerTo free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to."This shall not relieve either Party of any obligations."Ceci ne déchargera aucune des deux parties de ses obligations.lawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSecourir, lever le siège deTo bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on."The army was successful in relieving the besieged city after a week of intense fighting. "L'armée a réussi à secourir la ville assiégée après une semaine de combats intenses.militarywaraidactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulager, déchargerTo release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc.""My mom was feeling sick, so I offered to do the dishes, relieving her of that chore." "Ma mère se sentait mal, alors j'ai proposé de faire la vaisselle, la déchargeant de cette corvée.actionaidjobmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRelever, remplacer(job) To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place."Maria is relieving John at the reception desk so he can go to lunch. "Maria remplace John à la réception pour qu'il puisse aller déjeuner.jobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre en valeur, accentuerTo make (something) stand out; to make prominent, bring into relief."The stage lighting was cleverly designed, relieving the actress's face and drawing the audience's attention to her emotional expression. "L'éclairage scénique était intelligemment conçu, mettant en valeur le visage de l'actrice et attirant l'attention du public sur son expression émotionnelle.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAller aux toilettes, déféquer ou urinerTo go to the toilet; to defecate or urinate."The toddler suddenly stopped playing and announced, "I need to go relieving myself!" "Le tout-petit a soudainement arrêté de jouer et a annoncé : « Je dois aller aux toilettes ! »physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRelief, variationA change in colour, texture, etc. that relieves monotony."The small poster on the wall was a welcome relieving to the otherwise blank, gray classroom. "La petite affiche sur le mur était un relief bienvenu dans la salle de classe grise et autrement vide.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareApaisant, soulageantThat brings relief."The cool breeze was relieving after a long day in the sun. "La brise fraîche était apaisante après une longue journée au soleil.medicineaidsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading