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soûlard

drunkard

noun soo-LAR Rare
People & Society Community

Also means

boozer

Usage Note

Soûlard (also spelled soulard) is an informal, slightly derogatory word for a habitual drunkard. The feminine form is soûlarde. It is more colourful and less harsh than alcoolique (alcoholic), sitting somewhere between playful and insulting depending on tone. The related verb is se soûler or se saouler ('to get drunk'), and the adjective soûl means 'drunk'.

Examples

"Le soûlard du village chantait dans la rue."

Natural Translation

The village drunkard was singing in the street.

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