English–French

“therapeutic” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/kyʁatif/

Example

Nous cherchons une approche curative.

We are looking for a therapeutic approach.

Illustration for curatif (therapeutic)

How to say “therapeutic” in French

“Therapeutic” in French is curatif.

A direct intervention that seeks to eliminate a problem and bring the affected system back to health.

Full entry for curatif: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with curatif

Les soins curatifs ont accéléré sa récupération.

Curative care accelerated his recovery.

Tips for using curatif

  • Beyond medicine, curatif can describe corrective measures, as in "des mesures curatives" for an existing social or technical problem.

Other French words for “therapeutic”

Ce médicament a un effet thérapeutique.

This medication has a therapeutic effect.

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