vicarious in French

vicarious in French is par procuration, indirect — vicarious means experienced indirectly, by imagining or watching what happens to someone else rather than doing it yourself.

vicarious in French

par procuration

adj

indirect

adj

Experienced or gained by taking in another person’s experience rather than through first-hand experience, such as through watching or reading.

par procuration

adj

Experienced or gained by taking in another person’s experience rather than through first-hand experience, such as through watching or reading.

What does "vicarious" mean?

adjective Experienced indirectly, by imagining or watching what happens to someone else rather than doing it yourself.
"She got a vicarious thrill from her son's climbing photographs."
adjective Acting or done on behalf of another person, or borne in another's place.
"Christian theology speaks of the vicarious suffering of Christ."
adjective In law, describing liability that one party bears for the acts of another, such as an employer for an employee.
"The firm was held vicariously liable for the driver's negligence."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

vicarious in a sentence

She got a vicarious thrill from her son's climbing photographs.
Reading travel blogs gives him a kind of vicarious escape.
Christian theology speaks of the vicarious suffering of Christ.
The firm was held vicariously liable for the driver's negligence.

Similar words in French

indirect secondhand surrogate

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "vicarious" in French?

"vicarious" in French is par procuration, indirect. vicarious means: Experienced indirectly, by imagining or watching what happens to someone else rather than doing it yourself.

How do you use "vicarious" in a sentence?

Example: "She got a vicarious thrill from her son's climbing photographs." In French, "vicarious" is par procuration, indirect.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "vicarious": par procuration, indirect.

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