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compulsif

compulsive

adjective kohm-pul-SEEF Rare

Also means

obsessive

Usage Note

Compulsif describes behaviour driven by an uncontrollable urge; une acheteuse compulsive is a compulsive buyer. The feminine form is compulsive. It is used in psychological and everyday contexts alike.

Examples

"C'est un menteur compulsif."

Natural Translation

He is a compulsive liar.

Literal Translation

It-is a liar compulsive.

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