narcotic

UK
/nɑːˈkɒtɪk/
US
/nɑrˈkɑtɪk/

Translations

narcoticnoun
narcotics
pl
UK
/nɑːˈkɒtɪk/
US
/nɑrˈkɑtɪk/
stupéfiantsS’emploie pour désigner l’ensemble des drogues illicites.
The task force focuses on keeping narcotics off the streets.
La cellule d’enquête se concentre sur l’élimination des stupéfiants dans les rues.
stupéfiantTerme courant en français pour un médicament ou une substance stupéfiante.
Heroin is an illicit narcotic with a high potential for abuse.
L’héroïne est un stupéfiant illicite présentant un fort potentiel d’abus.
Heroin is an illicit narcotic with a high potential for abuse.
L’héroïne est un narcotique illicite présentant un fort potentiel d’abus.
narcoticadjective
more narcotic
Comp.
most narcotic
Super.
UK
/nɑːˈkɒtɪk/
US
/nɑrˈkɑtɪk/
The doctor prescribed a narcotic medication to help manage the patient's severe pain.
Le médecin a prescrit un médicament narcotique pour aider à soulager la douleur intense du patient.
Additional translations
des stupéfiantsS’emploie dans le domaine policier ou administratif pour les services chargés des stupéfiants.
soporifiqueSe dit d’un effet ou d’un discours qui provoque la somnolence.

Definitions

narcoticnoun
A drug that relieves pain, induces sleep or stupor, and may cause dependence; especially one legally classified as a controlled substance.
Heroin is an illicit narcotic with a high potential for abuse.
Illicit drugs collectively, especially those subject to governmental regulation or prohibition.
The task force focuses on keeping narcotics off the streets.
narcoticadjective
Relating to or having the properties of a narcotic drug, especially one that induces sleep or stupor.
The doctor prescribed a narcotic medication to help manage the patient's severe pain.
Inducing a state of lethargy or drowsiness.
The lecture was so monotonous and narcotic that several students struggled to stay awake.
Pertaining to the policing, regulation, or illegal trade of narcotic drugs.
The suspect was arrested by officers from the narcotic division.