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    Sobriété (en. Sobriety)

    /sɔ.bʁi.e.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of being sober, absence of intoxication.
    He chose sobriety after years of alcoholism.
    Il a choisi la sobriété après des années d'alcoolisme.
    Moderation in behaviors or pleasures.
    The sobriety of this piece of furniture's design makes it a timeless choice.
    La sobriété du design de ce meuble en fait un choix intemporel.
    Serious and measured character.
    His sobriety in speech impresses all the guests.
    Sa sobriété dans ses paroles impressionne tous les invités.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sobrietas', meaning moderation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in sobriety
    Living without the abuse of alcohol or drugs.
    vivre en sobriété
    to practice sobriety
    Voluntarily abstaining from consuming substances that alter consciousness.
    pratiquer la sobriété
    to call for sobriety
    Encouraging someone to adopt a more reasonable lifestyle.
    appeler à la sobriété

    Related Words

    sober
    Who does not consume alcohol.
    sobre
    voluntary sobriety
    The deliberate choice to abstain from alcohol.
    sobriété volontaire
    digital sobriety
    The idea of reducing time spent on digital devices.
    sobriété numérique

    Slang Meanings

    Clean
    He has been clean for six months now.
    Il est clean depuis six mois maintenant.
    Alcohol-free
    She is alcohol-free at the party.
    Elle est sans alcool à la fête.