dépendant — meaning in English

English meaning

• addict noun A person who is dependent on a harmful substance and cannot easily stop using it.
• dependent adj Relying on someone or something for support, existence, or success.
• reliant adjective Dependent on someone or something for support or supply.

Senses

dépendant is used for these senses in English:

• addict A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.
• dependent Relying upon; depending upon.
• dependent A person who relies on another for support or sustenance, particularly financial support.
• reliant Having reliance on somebody or something.

addict — full definition

1. noun A person who is dependent on a harmful substance and cannot easily stop using it.
2. noun (informal) A person with a strong enthusiasm for something.
3. verb To cause someone to become dependent on something, or to become dependent oneself.

dependent — full definition

1. adj Relying on someone or something for support, existence, or success.
2. adj Determined by or contingent on something else.
3. noun (US) A person, such as a child, who relies on another for financial support.

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