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    Vices (en. Vices)

    vis

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Moral flaw or vice of character.
    His main vice was envy.
    Son vice principal était l'envie.
    Bad habit or harmful behavior.
    He has vices that harm his health.
    Il a des vices qui nuisent à sa santé.
    Action or behavior considered immoral.
    The vices of society are often hidden.
    Les vices de la société sont souvent cachés.

    Etymology

    Origin of the word 'vice' from Latin 'vitium' meaning flaw or vice.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    redeem one's vices
    Trying to improve one's behavior or compensate for one's flaws.
    racheter ses vices
    vices and virtues
    The negative and positive aspects of an individual.
    vices et vertus
    hidden vices
    Immoral behaviors that are not visible at first glance.
    vices cachés

    Related Words

    vice
    Flaw or bad behavior.
    vice
    evil
    Harmful or immoral behavior.
    mal
    perversion
    Deviant or immoral action or behavior.
    perversion
    addiction
    State of being dependent on a substance or habit.
    dépendance
    corruption
    Moral or immoral degradation.
    corruption

    Slang Meanings

    guilty pleasure
    He has a guilty pleasure for sweets.
    Il a un péché mignon pour les sucreries.
    Bad habits
    These bad habits can have serious consequences.
    Ces bad habits peuvent avoir des conséquences graves.