sobriété — meaning in English
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English meaning
- sobriety noun The state of not being drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- temperance noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
Senses
sobriété is used for these senses in English:
- temperance Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
- temperance Moderation of passion; calmness.
sobriety — full definition
- noun The state of not being drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- noun Seriousness and calm, level-headed behavior.
temperance — full definition
- noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
- noun Moderation in, or complete avoidance of, alcohol.
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