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ivrogne

drunkard

noun ee-VRON-yuh Rare

Usage Note

Ivrogne is always a noun and carries a strongly negative, contemptuous tone. The adjective form ivre ('drunk') is the more neutral root, while ivrognerie means 'drunkenness' as a habit. The word implies chronic alcoholism, not just someone tipsy at a party.

Examples

"Le vieil ivrogne dort sur le banc."

Natural Translation

The old drunkard is sleeping on the bench.

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