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to relieve
01
soulager
to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
Transitive: to relieve mental or physical distress
Exemples
The ongoing therapy sessions are currently relieving her emotional distress.
Les séances de thérapie en cours soulagent actuellement sa détresse émotionnelle.
02
soulager, délester
to take something away through stealing or cunning actions
Transitive: to relieve sb of a possession
Exemples
In the dark alley, the mysterious figure attempted to relieve the unsuspecting victim of his wallet.
Dans la ruelle sombre, la figure mystérieuse a tenté de soulager la victime innocente de son portefeuille.
03
relayer, remplacer
to take over for someone, typically temporarily, so that they can be freed from their duties
Transitive: to relieve sb
Exemples
The substitute teacher was called in to relieve the regular teacher, who was feeling unwell.
Le professeur remplaçant a été appelé pour soulager le professeur titulaire, qui ne se sentait pas bien.
04
soulager, alléger
to alleviate or mitigate a hardship, injustice, or oppressive situation through legal or official action
Transitive: to relieve sb of a hardship or injustice
Exemples
The pardon issued by the president relieved the political activist of the threat of imprisonment.
La grâce accordée par le président a soulagé l'activiste politique de la menace d'emprisonnement.
05
secourir, ravitailler
to provide assistance, reinforcements, or supplies to a location or group of people under siege or in a state of emergency
Transitive: to relieve besieged people or area
Exemples
General Patton 's armored division was sent to relieve the besieged troops at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.
La division blindée du général Patton a été envoyée pour secourir les troupes assiégées à Bastogne pendant la bataille des Ardennes.
06
égayer, rompre
to break up monotony or boredom by adding diversity or change
Transitive: to relieve a boring situation or scene
Exemples
The vibrant flowers in the garden relieved the monochrome palette of the courtyard.
Les fleurs vibrantes du jardin soulagèrent la palette monochrome de la cour.
07
soulager, alléger
to lessen or mitigate the intensity or burden of a situation
Transitive: to relieve a difficult situation
Exemples
Delegating tasks to others can help relieve the workload and prevent burnout.
Déléguer des tâches à d'autres peut aider à soulager la charge de travail et à prévenir l'épuisement professionnel.
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