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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.
    "His addiction to alcohol cost him his job."
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addiction in a sentence

  • His addiction to alcohol cost him his job.
  • The clinic specializes in treating gambling addiction.

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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: "His addiction to alcohol cost him his job." 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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