dépendance
dependence, addiction
noun deh-pahn-DAHNS Rare
Origin: Latin dependentia
Also means
dependency (building or territory)
Usage Note
Dépendance covers both physical addiction (dépendance à l'alcool) and the state of relying on another (dépendance économique). In real estate, les dépendances refers to outbuildings or annexes that belong to a main property.
Examples
"Il lutte contre sa dépendance au tabac."
Natural Translation
He is fighting his tobacco addiction.
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