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temperance in French

temperance in French is sobriété, tempérance — temperance means self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.

temperance in French

sobriété
noun
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
tempérance
noun
Moderation of passion; calmness.
sobriété
noun
Moderation of passion; calmness.
tempérance
noun
(obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.

What does "temperance" mean?

  1. noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
    "He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation."
  2. noun Moderation in, or complete avoidance of, alcohol.
    "The temperance movement pushed for laws banning the sale of alcohol."

temperance in a sentence

  • He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation.
  • The temperance movement pushed for laws banning the sale of alcohol.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "temperance" in French?

"temperance" in French is sobriété, tempérance. temperance means: Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.

How do you use "temperance" in a sentence?

Example: "He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation." In French, "temperance" is sobriété, tempérance.

Are there other ways to say "temperance" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "temperance": sobriété, tempérance.

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