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Relief
01
soulagement
a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone
Exemples
The storm passed, bringing relief to the worried townspeople.
La tempête est passée, apportant un soulagement aux habitants inquiets de la ville.
02
relief
a sculptural technique in which shapes or figures are raised above a flat background
Exemples
Relief carving is often used to decorate furniture and doors.
La sculpture en relief est souvent utilisée pour décorer les meubles et les portes.
2.1
relief, bas-relief
a decorative design or pattern created by carving in wood, stone, or other material
Exemples
Each relief on the furniture told a story in pictorial form.
Chaque relief sur le meuble racontait une histoire sous forme picturale.
03
réparation, recours
remedy granted by a court to enforce a right or compensate for a wrong
SpecializedExemples
The court awarded relief in the form of monetary compensation.
Le tribunal a accordé une réparation sous forme de compensation monétaire.
04
soulagement, aide
help provided in times of difficulty, hardship, or emergency
Exemples
Food and water relief was distributed to the earthquake victims.
De la nourriture et de l'eau en aide ont été distribuées aux victimes du tremblement de terre.
05
remplaçant, suppléant
a person who temporarily takes over the duties of another, especially in difficult or dangerous situations
Exemples
The relief pitcher entered the game in the final innings.
Le lanceur de relève est entré dans le match lors des dernières manches.
06
aide sociale, assistance
support provided to the elderly, poor, or disabled
Exemples
Pension programs provide relief to retired citizens.
Les programmes de pension apportent un soulagement aux citoyens retraités.
07
soulagement, allégement
the easing or removal of something unpleasant, such as pain, stress, or discomfort
Exemples
Cooling the burn offered relief to the patient.
Refroidir la brûlure a apporté un soulagement au patient.
08
soulagement, allègement
an improvement in a situation
Exemples
A cool breeze offered relief on the hot summer day.
Une brise fraîche a apporté un soulagement par cette chaude journée d'été.
09
pause, répit
a break for rest
Exemples
The firefighter enjoyed a moment of relief after the rescue.
Le pompier a apprécié un moment de répit après le sauvetage.
10
soulagement, délivrance
the action of liberating a city, town, or area that is under siege
Exemples
The relief of the fortress lifted the spirits of its defenders.
Le soulagement de la forteresse a remonté le moral de ses défenseurs.
11
soulagement, apaisement
a feeling of ease or release that occurs after a period of tension, suspense, or stress in a story
Exemples
The comic scene provided relief after the intense battle.
La scène comique a apporté un soulagement après la bataille intense.
