French Conversation · Level 9
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French word
drastique
Pronunciation
IPA/dʁastik/
Meaning
- adjectivedrastic
Example
Ils ont pris des mesures drastiques.
They took drastic measures.
More examples
Les prix ont subi une réduction drastique.
Prices have undergone a drastic reduction.
Core concept
A decisive measure that cuts to the root of a problem and leaves little room for compromise.
Common phrases
mesures drastiques
drastic measures
réduction drastique
drastic reduction
changement drastique
drastic change
Similar words
radical: Involving a complete change to the underlying structure of a problem.
sévère: Strict and uncompromising in standards or treatment.
extrême: Going beyond the usual limits in degree or scope.
brutal: Harsh, ruthless, and often abrupt in its force or effect.
Definition in French
Qui provoque un changement radical ou qui s'applique avec rigueur et sévérité.
Word origin
French drastique comes through Latin from Greek drastikos, related to dran, 'to do', and originally described something active or effective.
Usage tips
- Drastique often modifies measures, treatments, or reforms and signals unusually great severity, so milder actions usually take another adjective.
Other meanings
- radicaladjective
- dramaticadjective
- extremeadjective
Related words
- drastiquementdrasticallyadverb