remède

Definitions of remède
  1. noun
    a method for solving a problem
    synonyms: solution
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    type of:
    méthode
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
  2. noun
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
    synonyms: médicament
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    antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
    lotion
    liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
    onguent, pommade
    semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
    palliatif
    remedy that alleviates pain without curing
    aspirine, panacée, préparation
    hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
    moyen préventif, prophylactique
    remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
    huile pour bébés
    an ointment for babies
    baume, pommade
    an ointment containing a fragrant resin
    embrocation, liniment, solution buvable
    a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
    menthol
    a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint
    élixir
    a substance believed to cure all ills
    type of:
    médicament, médication
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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