المعنى
To correct, fix, or improve an undesirable or problematic state of affairs.
خلفية ثقافية
In French administration, 'remédier' is often associated with 'le redressement' (straightening out). It reflects a culture where the state is expected to intervene and 'heal' social dysfunctions through regulation. In Quebec, while the phrase is used identically, there is a strong influence of legalistic language in public discourse. You will often hear it in the context of 'droits de la personne' (human rights) to describe rectifying discrimination. In Francophone West Africa, 'remédier' is frequently used in the context of international development and NGO work. It carries a heavy weight of 'improving the future' and 'correcting historical imbalances'. In Belgian French, especially in Brussels, the phrase is a staple of European Union jargon. It is used in 'directives' and 'règlements' to describe how member states should fix non-compliance issues.
The 'Y' Trick
In professional emails, use 'Nous allons y remédier' (We will fix it) to sound concise and native. It avoids repeating the whole problem.
Preposition Trap
Never say 'remédier la situation'. The 'à' is the mark of a high-level speaker.
المعنى
To correct, fix, or improve an undesirable or problematic state of affairs.
The 'Y' Trick
In professional emails, use 'Nous allons y remédier' (We will fix it) to sound concise and native. It avoids repeating the whole problem.
Preposition Trap
Never say 'remédier la situation'. The 'à' is the mark of a high-level speaker.
Langue de Bois
Be aware that politicians often use this phrase to avoid saying *how* they will fix something. If you want to be specific, follow it with 'en' + gerund (e.g., 'en changeant la loi').
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and article.
Le directeur a promis de remédier ___ ___ manque de budget.
Remédier takes 'à'. 'À' + 'le' (masculine 'manque') contracts to 'au'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct and appropriate in register?
How would you say 'We must fix these errors' in a formal report?
This uses the correct preposition 'à' and the formal 'Il faut'.
Choose the best response for the colleague.
Speaker A: 'Le client n'est pas satisfait du tout.' Speaker B: 'Je sais, je vais tout faire pour ________.'
The pronoun 'y' replaces 'à la situation' or 'à cela'.
Match the verb to the situation.
1. A broken toy | 2. A systemic financial crisis | 3. A temporary lack of water
Réparer is for physical objects, Remédier for systemic issues, Pallier for temporary fixes.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينLe directeur a promis de remédier ___ ___ manque de budget.
Remédier takes 'à'. 'À' + 'le' (masculine 'manque') contracts to 'au'.
How would you say 'We must fix these errors' in a formal report?
This uses the correct preposition 'à' and the formal 'Il faut'.
Speaker A: 'Le client n'est pas satisfait du tout.' Speaker B: 'Je sais, je vais tout faire pour ________.'
The pronoun 'y' replaces 'à la situation' or 'à cela'.
1. A broken toy | 2. A systemic financial crisis | 3. A temporary lack of water
Réparer is for physical objects, Remédier for systemic issues, Pallier for temporary fixes.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, you only remedy something that is problematic, deficient, or negative. You wouldn't remedy a 'good' situation.
While it has medical roots, today we usually say 'soigner' or 'traiter' for health. 'Remédier' is for abstract problems.
'Résoudre' is neutral (like solving a math problem). 'Remédier' implies fixing a dysfunction or a grievance.
It is always 'remédier à'.
Only if you are being serious or slightly formal. For a casual fix, use 'régler'.
Yes! 'Irremédiable' means something that cannot be fixed or cured (hopeless).
It's a very common error called 'hypercorrection' because people confuse it with 'remédier à'.
No, you remedy a situation or a problem, not a person.
Extremely common in business reports to describe fixing operational issues.
The noun is 'un remède' (a remedy).
عبارات ذات صلة
Pallier une lacune
similarTo compensate for a deficiency.
Corriger le tir
similarTo adjust one's approach mid-way.
Résoudre un problème
synonymTo solve a problem.
Laisser pourrir la situation
contrastTo let the situation rot/deteriorate by doing nothing.
Apporter des correctifs
specialized formTo apply corrections (often technical or budgetary).
