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relief

UK
/rɪˈliːf/
US
/rɪˈlif/

Translations

reliefnoun
reliefs
pl
UK
/rɪˈliːf/
US
/rɪˈlif/
After hearing the good news, she felt an overwhelming sense of relief.
Après avoir entendu la bonne nouvelle, elle a ressenti un immense soulagement.
secoursDans le sens d’aide apportée en situation difficile.
The charity organized a relief effort to help the victims of the natural disaster.
L’association a organisé une opération de secours pour aider les victimes de la catastrophe naturelle.
reliefEn sculpture, architecture et arts visuels.
The ancient temple was adorned with intricate reliefs depicting historical events.
Le temple antique était orné de reliefs complexes représentant des événements historiques.
reliefEn géographie ou pour parler du terrain.
The relief of the mountainous region made it a challenging area for construction.
Le relief de la région montagneuse en faisait une zone difficile pour la construction.
allègement fiscalPour les impôts, dettes ou charges.
The new policy offers relief on property taxes for seniors.
La nouvelle politique prévoit un allègement fiscal sur la taxe foncière pour les personnes âgées.
Additional translations
relèveDans le sens de remplacement au travail ou en service.
réparationDans le sens juridique.
Synonyms
alleviation
ease
comfort
solace
support
respite
release
succor
remedy
palliative
reliefadjective
UK
/rɪˈliːf/
US
/rɪˈlif/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., relief effort, relief pitcher) to indicate assistance, substitution, or alleviation.
de secoursSurtout pour du matériel, des fournitures ou une aide d’urgence.
Relief supplies arrived within hours of the earthquake.
Des fournitures de secours sont arrivées quelques heures après le tremblement de terre.
en reliefPour une carte, un modèle ou une représentation en trois dimensions.
The cartographer created a relief map of the island to illustrate its topography.
Le cartographe a créé une carte de l’île en relief pour illustrer sa topographie.
Synonyms
relieving
soothing
comforting
easing
assuaging
palliative
refreshing

Definitions

reliefnoun
A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.
After hearing the good news, she felt an overwhelming sense of relief.
Assistance, especially in the form of food, clothing, or money, given to those in special need or difficulty.
The charity organized a relief effort to help the victims of the natural disaster.
A person or group of people replacing others who have been on duty.
The night shift relief arrived just as the day workers were finishing up.
A method of raising shapes above a flat surface so they stand out, often used in sculpture or architecture.
The ancient temple was adorned with intricate reliefs depicting historical events.
A distinct variation in elevation in a landscape.
The relief of the mountainous region made it a challenging area for construction.
The lessening or removal of pain, discomfort, or burden.
The pills gave him immediate relief from the pain.
Redress, remedy, or compensation sought or granted in a court of law.
The plaintiff is requesting injunctive relief to prevent further infringement.
The reduction or remission of a tax, debt, duty, or other burden.
The new policy offers relief on property taxes for seniors.
reliefadjective
Providing or relating to assistance, substitution, or the alleviation of distress.
Relief supplies arrived within hours of the earthquake.
(of a map, model, etc.) showing or produced in raised, three-dimensional form
The cartographer created a relief map of the island to illustrate its topography.
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