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salutaire

beneficial, salutary

adjective sah-lü-TEHR Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Latin salutaris ('health-giving'), from salus ('health, safety')

Also means

wholesome, healthy

Usage Note

Salutaire describes something that is good for you or for a situation, even if it may be unpleasant — une leçon salutaire ('a salutary lesson'), un avertissement salutaire ('a timely warning'). It is always positive in outcome even when the experience itself is harsh. Invariable in gender — same form for masculine and feminine.

Examples

"Cette expérience difficile lui a été salutaire."

Natural Translation

This difficult experience was beneficial for him.

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