French Conversation · Level 183
15 words
French word
remédier
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəmedje/
Meaning
- verbdeal with
Example
Il faut remédier à ce problème.
This problem needs to be dealt with.
More examples
Si l'on ne remédie pas à ces erreurs, la situation s'aggravera.
If these errors are not addressed, the situation will worsen.
Core concept
A remedy applied to a problem to improve its condition.
Common phrases
remédier à une erreur
address an error
remédier aux conséquences
address the consequences
Similar words
régler: Handle a difficulty or procedure and restore normal conditions.
résoudre: Remove the cause of a problem and solve it completely.
corriger: Fix an error or defect so that things are correct.
traiter: Take action to address a problem or symptom.
Definition in French
Intervenir pour résoudre ou améliorer une situation problématique, employé dans la construction « remédier à ».
Word origin
French remédier is related to remède and ultimately comes from Latin remediāre, based on remedium, meaning a remedy or means of relief.
Usage tips
- Remédier is followed by à, as in remédier à ce problème, not by a direct object.