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    Abus (en. Abuse)

    /aby/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Excessive or unfair use of something.
    Abuse of power is often condemned by law.
    L'abus de pouvoir est souvent condamné par la loi.
    Status resulting from an abusive act.
    He was a victim of a breach of trust.
    Il a été victime d'un abus de confiance.
    Excessive consumption of a substance, particularly alcohol.
    Alcohol abuse can have tragic consequences.
    L'abus d'alcool peut avoir des conséquences tragiques.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'abusus', meaning 'abusive use'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    breach of trust
    Trust given that is betrayed.
    abus de confiance
    misuse of language
    Incorrect or exaggerated use of an expression.
    abus de langage
    misappropriation of company assets
    Unjustified use of assets belonging to the company.
    abus de biens sociaux

    Related Words

    to abuse
    Action of taking an excessive or unfair advantage.
    abuser
    abusive
    Describes something that is excessive or unfair.
    abusif
    abusively
    Describes an action done in an abusive manner.
    abusivement

    Slang Meanings

    To use something in an excessive manner.
    He abuses too much with this new app.
    Il abuse trop avec cette nouvelle appli.
    To be extravagant in one's behaviors.
    After that night, I really overdid it.
    Après cette soirée, j'ai vraiment abusé.