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addiction in French

addiction in French is addiction, dépendance — addiction means a strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.

addiction in French

addiction
noun
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
dépendance
noun
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
dépendance
noun
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.

What does "addiction" mean?

  1. noun A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
    "Many people struggle with an addiction to their phones without realising how much time it takes."
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addiction in a sentence

  • Many people struggle with an addiction to their phones without realising how much time it takes.
  • His addiction to alcohol cost him his job.

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What is "addiction" in French?
"addiction" in French is addiction, dépendance. addiction means: A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
How do you use "addiction" in a sentence?
Example: "Many people struggle with an addiction to their phones without realising how much time it takes." In French, "addiction" is addiction, dépendance.
Are there other ways to say "addiction" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "addiction": addiction, dépendance.
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