Translation of "ointment" into French

pommade, onguent, baume are the top translations of "ointment" into French.

ointment noun grammar

(medicine) a viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient. (compare with cream) [..]

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  • pommade

    noun feminine

    a thick viscous preparation for application to the skin, often containing medication [..]

    She put some of the ointment on her hands.

    Elle mit de la pommade sur ses mains.

  • onguent

    noun masculine

    semisolid preparation applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation [..]

    I need skin burn ointment.

    J'ai besoin d'un onguent contre les brûlures.

  • baume

    noun masculine

    A semisolid preparation intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. (source: UMLS)

    All I did was simply apply ointment to the lump and cover it with a bandage.

    J’ai simplement appliqué un baume sur la bosse et l’ai couverte d’un bandage.

  • Less frequent translations

    • crème
    • Pommade
    • onction
    • émollient

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