quench [quenched, quenching, quenches]◼◼◼(to satisfy thirst) verb [UK: kwentʃ] [US: ˈkwentʃ]The giraffes have quenched their thirst. = Les girafes ont étanché leur soif.
staunch [staunched, staunching, staunches]◼◻◻(to stop the flow of (blood)) verb [UK: stɔːntʃ] [US: ˈstɒntʃ]In order to staunch the flow of blood, apply direct pressure to the wound. = Pour étancher le sang, exercez une pression directe sur la plaie.