French Conversation · Level 105
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French word
morphinique
Pronunciation
IPA/mɔʁfinik/
Meaning
- adjectivemorphine-like
Example
Après l'injection, il a eu une sensation morphinique.
After the injection, he had a morphine-like sensation.
More examples
Le médecin a dit que ce produit est morphinique.
The doctor said that this product is similar to morphine.
Core concept
An analgesic and sedative effect resembling that of morphine.
Similar words
analgésique: Having a pain-relieving effect.
calmant: Having a calming effect on the mind or body.
somnifère: Inducing sleep.
Definition in French
Qui ressemble à la morphine par son action analgésique et ses effets sédatifs.
Word origin
Morphinique comes directly from morphine plus the adjectival suffix -ique, giving the sense of being morphine-related or morphine-like.
Usage tips
- In less technical wording, similaire à la morphine can replace morphinique when the specialist register is unsuitable.
Related words
- morphinemorphinenoun
- morphinismemorphine addictionnoun