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vice in French

vice in French is vice, affaire de mœurs, vice- — vice means an immoral or bad habit; a minor personal failing or indulgence.

vice in French

vice
noun
Bad or immoral behaviour.
affaire de mœurs
noun
(legal) Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to weapons, prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
vice-
prefix
Taking the place or rank of (another person); deputy.

What does "vice" mean?

  1. noun An immoral or bad habit; a minor personal failing or indulgence.
    "Chocolate is her one guilty vice."
  2. prep In place of; instead of — used to indicate a substitute or successor.
    "She was appointed treasurer vice the outgoing officer."

vice in a sentence

  • Chocolate is her one guilty vice.
  • Gambling became his ruinous vice.
  • She was appointed treasurer vice the outgoing officer.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "vice" in French?

"vice" in French is vice, affaire de mœurs, vice-. vice means: An immoral or bad habit; a minor personal failing or indulgence.

How do you use "vice" in a sentence?

Example: "Chocolate is her one guilty vice." In French, "vice" is vice, affaire de mœurs, vice-.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "vice": vice, affaire de mœurs, vice-.

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