French translation of palliating is 
pallier

Meaning of "palliating" in English

"Palliating" refers to the act of relieving or lessening without curing a condition. It often involves easing pain or symptoms associated with a medical condition, providing temporary relief and comfort. This term is typically used in medical contexts, but it can also apply to efforts in mitigating the severity of other situations, like social or economic issues, without addressing the root cause. Used metaphorically, it may describe actions that soothe or mollify rather than completely resolve a problem.

Meaning of "pallier" in French

In French, "pallier" means to mask or cover up an issue without fully resolving it, similar to the English term. It often involves alleviating symptoms, making something more bearable or acceptable temporarily. Commonly used in medical contexts, it can also apply to addressing deficiencies or shortcomings passively. For example, "pallier un problème" translates to mitigating a problem by making slight improvements without fully correcting it.

Pronunciation of "palliating" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈpæl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ]

Pronunciation Variations: Variations depend on accents, with British pronunciation typically softer on the final "g" sound, while American accents might pronounce it slightly harder.

Pronunciation of "pallier" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [pa.lje]

Pronunciation Variations: Regional differences in France might slightly alter the softness of the "l" or the openness of "a," but generally, the pronunciation remains consistent across francophone regions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The doctor focused on palliating the patient's pain. (Le médecin s'est concentré sur le fait de pallier la douleur du patient.)
2. Palliating measures can help improve quality of life. (Les mesures palliatives peuvent aider à améliorer la qualité de vie.)
3. She devoted her career to palliating chronic illnesses. (Elle a consacré sa carrière à pallier les maladies chroniques.)
4. The team worked on palliating the economic crisis. (L'équipe travaillait à pallier la crise économique.)
5. Palliating the symptoms does not mean curing the disease. (Pallier les symptômes ne signifie pas guérir la maladie.)
6. His focus was on palliating the community's immediate needs. (Son objectif était de pallier les besoins immédiats de la communauté.)
7. Palliating anxiety can reduce stress levels significantly. (Pallier l'anxiété peut réduire considérablement les niveaux de stress.)
8. They were commended for their efforts in palliating hunger. (Ils ont été loués pour leurs efforts à pallier la faim.)
9. Palliating societal issues requires thoughtful intervention. (Pallier les problèmes sociétaux nécessite une intervention réfléchie.)
10. The relief organization focused on palliating the impact of the disaster. (L'organisation de secours s'est concentrée sur le fait de pallier l'impact du désastre.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "palliating" in English

Synonyms: alleviating, mitigating, easing, softening, ameliorating, soothing, assuaging, lessening, reducing, lightening.

Antonyms: exacerbating, aggravating, intensifying, worsening, heightening, complicating, magnifying, increasing.

Similar Words: relieving, comforting, damping, attenuating, buffering, blunting, tempering, moderating.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "pallier" in French

Synonyms: atténuer, soulager, adoucir, alléger, diminuer, tempérer, modérer, amoindrir.

Antonyms: aggraver, intensifier, exacerber, empirer.

Similar Words: calmer, tranquilliser, pacifier, réduire, amortir, masquer, couvrir.

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