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    Débauches (en. Debauchery)

    /de.boʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Excess of personal pleasure, often to the detriment of morality.
    His debaucheries led him to a life of disaster.
    Ses débauches l'ont mené à une vie de désastre.
    Indecent or promiscuous behavior.
    The debaucheries of this city are notorious.
    Les débauches de cette ville sont notoires.
    Activities related to excessive consumption of alcohol and drugs.
    The parties were filled with debauchery and laughter.
    Les soirées étaient remplies de débauches et de rires.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'debaucher', meaning to lead to debauchery.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    falls into debauchery
    To fall into immoral or excessive behaviors
    chutes dans la débauche
    lead a life of debauchery
    To live in a disorderly and unrestrained manner
    mener une vie de débauche
    youthful debaucheries
    Excessive behaviors during youth
    débauches de jeunesse

    Related Words

    libertine
    A person who indulges in material or carnal pleasures without restraint.
    libertin
    excess
    The act of exceeding limits, often regarding consumption.
    excès
    vice
    Immoral or depraved behavior.
    vice

    Slang Meanings

    To party until dawn without caring about the consequences.
    They had a debauchery that lasted all night.
    Ils ont fait une débauche qui a duré toute la nuit.
    To indulge in disreputable pleasures.
    After a week of work, he decided to indulge in debauchery.
    Après une semaine de travail, il a décidé de se livrer à la débauche.