dépendance — meaning in English
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English meaning
- addiction noun A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
- attachment noun A file sent along with an email or message.
- coupling noun A mechanical device or fitting that joins two parts together, such as two pipes, train cars, or machine components.
- dependence noun The state of relying on someone or something else.
- dependency noun A strong reliance on someone or something, especially a habit-forming substance.
- outbuilding noun A building, such as a barn, shed, or garage, that is separate from, but associated with some main building.
- reliance noun Dependence on or trust in someone or something.
Senses
dépendance is used for these senses in English:
- addiction The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
- addiction A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
- attachment A dependence, especially a strong one.
- coupling (software engineering) The degree of reliance between two or more software modules.
- outbuilding A building, such as a barn, shed, or garage, that is separate from, but associated with some main building.
- reliance The condition of being reliant or dependent.
attachment — full definition
- noun A file sent along with an email or message.
- noun A strong emotional bond or fondness for someone or something.
- noun A part or device fixed to a larger piece of equipment.