French Conversation · Level 37
74 words
French word
palliatif
Pronunciation
IPA/paljatif/
Meaning
- adjectivepalliative
Example
Le traitement est palliatif.
The treatment is palliative.
More examples
Elle reçoit des soins palliatifs à la maison.
She receives palliative care at home.
Core concept
A temporary cover that eases a problem's visible effects while leaving its underlying cause untouched.
Common phrases
traitement palliatif
palliative treatment
soins palliatifs
palliative care
mesures palliatives
palliative measures
Similar words
provisoire: Intended for temporary use and likely to change later.
temporaire: Lasting only for a limited time.
calmant: Reducing pain or anxiety and promoting calm.
Definition in French
Qui a pour effet d'atténuer temporairement un problème, une douleur ou une conséquence sans traiter la cause sous-jacente.
Word origin
French palliatif comes from pallier, which descends from Latin palliare, 'to cover with a cloak', and the idea of covering developed into easing a problem.
Usage tips
- In medical French, soins palliatifs is a standard neutral term for care that relieves symptoms, while a solution palliative often suggests a temporary fix.