English–French
“palliative” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/paljatif/
Example
Le traitement est palliatif.
The treatment is palliative.
How to say “palliative” in French
“Palliative” in French is palliatif.
A temporary cover that eases a problem's visible effects while leaving its underlying cause untouched.
Example sentences with palliatif
Elle reçoit des soins palliatifs à la maison.
She receives palliative care at home.
Tips for using palliatif
- In medical French, soins palliatifs is a standard neutral term for care that relieves symptoms, while a solution palliative often suggests a temporary fix.