pallier
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to alleviate
Le gouvernement s'efforce de pallier la pauvreté en créant des emplois.The government is trying to alleviate poverty by creating jobs.
b. to mitigate
Le médecin a donné à Samia des médicaments pour pallier les symptômes les plus pénibles de sa maladie.The doctor gave Samia medication to mitigate the most painful symptoms of her illness.
a. to make up for
Cet élu mise sur son charme pour pallier son manque de compétences.This elected representative is banking on his charm to make up for his lack of competence.
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