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Ivrognes (en. Drunkards)

/ivʁɔɲ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An individual who is often drunk.

This drunkard always hangs around the streets after midnight.

Cet ivrogne traîne toujours dans les rues après minuit.

A person dependent on alcohol.

This support group helps drunks to rehabilitate.

Ce groupe de soutien aide les ivrognes à se réhabiliter.

One who exhibits unpleasant behavior under the influence of alcohol.

Drunks can create disturbances in public places.

Les ivrognes peuvent créer des troubles dans les lieux publics.

Etymology

From Old French 'ivrogne', derived from the verb 'ivrogner', meaning to be drunk.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a drunkard

To be constantly under the influence of alcohol.

être ivrogne

to play the drunkard

To act disinhibited due to alcohol.

faire le ivrogne

drunkard on duty

One who stands out for excessive alcohol consumption.

ivrogne de service

Related Words

intoxication

State of intoxication caused by alcohol.

ivresse

alcoholism

Disease characterized by excessive and compulsive alcohol consumption.

alcoolisme

drunk

State of having drunk too much alcohol.

saoul

Slang Meanings

Jerk

Don't act like a jerk; you know very well that you've had too much to drink.

Ne fais pas le bidon, tu sais très bien que tu as trop bu.

Dive bar

This dive bar never misses an opportunity to drink.

Ce bistroquet ne rate jamais une occasion de boire.

Tipsy

He's a bit tipsy tonight; be careful.

Il est un peu pompette ce soir, faites attention.

Blower

Look at that blower on the street corner.

Regarde ce souffleur aux coins de la rue.

Rhinoceros

He has become a real rhinoceros after several drinks.

Il est devenu un vrai rinocéros après plusieurs verres.