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indulgence

UK
/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
US
/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/

Übersetzungen

indulgencesubstantiv
indulgences
Pl.
UK
/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
US
/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
plaisirAu sens de satisfaction personnelle, de petit plaisir ou de gourmandise.
Her weekend indulgence was a long, relaxing bath with scented candles.
Son plaisir du week-end était un long bain relaxant aux bougies parfumées.
indulgenceAu sens de tolérance ou de clémence excessive envers quelqu’un.
The boy's rude manners were fostered by the constant indulgence of his grandparents.
Les mauvaises manières du garçon étaient favorisées par l'indulgence constante de ses grands-parents.
indulgenceAu sens religieux catholique.
The faithful sought indulgences to reduce their time in purgatory.
Les fidèles cherchaient des indulgences pour réduire leur temps au purgatoire.
Synonyme
satisfaction
pampering
excess
self-indulgence
forbearance
leniency
treat
luxury
gratification
indulgenceadjektiv
UK
/ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
US
/ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote something associated with luxury or self-pleasure (e.g., “an indulgence package”).
de luxeEmploi attributif ; évoque le confort, le plaisir ou le bien-être.
They treated themselves to an indulgence weekend at a five-star spa.
Ils se sont offert un week-end de luxe dans un spa cinq étoiles.

Definitionen

indulgencesubstantiv
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Her weekend indulgence was a long, relaxing bath with scented candles.
A luxury or treat that is enjoyed, often considered as unnecessary or excessive.
Chocolate is his favorite indulgence after a stressful day.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution.
The faithful sought indulgences to reduce their time in purgatory.
Excessive leniency or tolerance shown toward someone, especially a child, letting them have or do whatever they want.
The boy's rude manners were fostered by the constant indulgence of his grandparents.
indulgenceadjektiv
Relating to or intended for luxury, pleasure, or self-pampering; used attributively before another noun.
They treated themselves to an indulgence weekend at a five-star spa.
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