pill

• Petit morceau solide de médicament que l'on avale entier, généralement de forme ronde ou ovale. Peut aussi désigner une petite boule de substance compactée ou un comprimé.

A small, solid piece of medicine that is swallowed whole, typically round or oval in shape.

1. MedicationA2formalmedical

   A small, solid piece of medicine that is swallowed whole.

   comprimé (médicament)

   • The doctor prescribed a pill for her headache.
   • He takes a vitamin pill every morning.
   • She swallowed the pill with a glass of water.

   Synonymescapsulelozengetabtablet

2. Contraceptive pillB1formalmedical

   A pill taken by women to prevent pregnancy.

   Pilule contraceptive

   • She has been on the pill for two years.
   • The doctor discussed the side effects of the pill.
   • Many women choose the pill as their preferred contraceptive method.

   Synonymesbirth controlbirth control pillcontraceptiveoral contraceptive

3. Small ball or pelletB2informal

   A small, rounded object, often used in games or as a projectile.

   Petite boule ou projectile

   • He rolled a pill of dough between his palms.
   • The game uses a small pill-shaped ball.
   • She shaped the clay into tiny pills.

   Synonymesballbeadglobulepelletshotspherule