drastic

radical, drastique

Très important ou sévère, au point de provoquer un grand changement.

En anglais simple : Very great or severe, causing a major change.

• We need a drastic change.
• The company made drastic cuts to its budget.
• Are such drastic measures really necessary?

Synonymes : extreme, severe, radical

Contraires : moderate, mild

Expressions courantes : drastic change, drastic measures, drastic cuts

drastique

Qui agit très vite ou très fortement, surtout dans le corps.

En anglais simple : Acting very quickly or forcefully, especially in the body.

• The medicine had a drastic action.
• The old remedy contained a drastic purgative.
• Such drastic drugs can affect the bowels very quickly.

Synonymes : violent, powerful

Contraires : gentle

Expressions courantes : drastic purgative, drastic action, drastic remedy