drug

• Nom désignant une substance utilisée pour un traitement médical, ou une substance qui agit sur le corps ou l'esprit lorsqu'elle est consommée.

A noun referring to a substance used for medical treatment, or a substance that affects the body or mind when consumed.

1. MedicationA2formalmedical

   A substance used for medical treatment, especially to cure or prevent disease.

   médicament

   • The doctor prescribed a new drug for her infection.
   • This drug is effective against high blood pressure.
   • Always take your drugs exactly as directed by your physician.

   Synonymesmedicamentmedicationmedicinepharmaceuticalremedy

2. Illegal substanceA2informal

   A substance that affects the mind or body and is often used recreationally, typically illegal.

   Drogue illicite

   • He was arrested for possession of illegal drugs.
   • Many young people experiment with drugs at parties.
   • The government is fighting the war on drugs.

   Synonymescontrolled substancedopeintoxicantnarcoticsubstance

• Verbe désignant l'action d'administrer une substance (souvent une drogue ou un médicament) à quelqu'un, généralement à son insu ou sans son consentement, ou pour provoquer un état d'engourdissement ou d'inconscience.

A verb used to indicate the act of administering a substance (often a narcotic or medication) to someone, typically without their knowledge or consent, or to cause a state of stupor or insensibility.

1. Administer a substanceB2formalmedical

   To give someone a drug, often without their knowledge or consent, to affect their state of mind or body.

   Administrer une substance

   • The kidnappers drugged their victim to keep him quiet.
   • She was drugged before the surgery to induce sleep.
   • He was accused of drugging the horses to win the race.

   Synonymesdopedosesedatespike

2. MedicateB2formalmedical

   To administer a medicinal substance to a person or animal for treatment.

   médicamenter

   • The vet drugged the dog to calm it down during the examination.
   • Doctors drugged the patient with a strong painkiller.
   • They drugged the cattle to prevent infection.

   Synonymesdosemedicate