narcotique

narcotic

noun adjective nar-koh-TEEK Rare

Also means

drug

Usage Note

Narcotique functions as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it refers to a narcotic substance that dulls the senses or induces sleep; as an adjective it modifies substance or effet (effet narcotique = narcotic effect). It is formal and clinical; the everyday word for illegal drugs is drogue or stupéfiant.

Examples

"Ce médicament a un puissant effet narcotique."

Natural Translation

This medication has a powerful narcotic effect.

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