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abstinence

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

Translations

abstinencenoun

abstinences

His abstinence from alcohol lasted for over a year.

Son abstinence de l'alcool a duré plus d'un an.

Additional translations

continenceSurtout dans le sens d’abstinence sexuelle.

Synonyms

abstinence from indulgence

Antonyms

abstinenceadjective

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

Used attributively before another noun, denoting something related to abstinence.

d'abstinenceEmploi attributif; souvent rendu en français par une tournure avec « d’abstinence ».

The school implemented an abstinence curriculum.

L'école a mis en place un programme d'abstinence.

abstinencenoun

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or other pleasurable activities.

His abstinence from alcohol lasted for over a year.

The act or practice of refraining from sexual activity.

The program promotes abstinence as a method of preventing teenage pregnancies.

abstinenceadjective

Attributive. Relating to or promoting abstinence, especially from alcohol or sexual activity.

The school implemented an abstinence curriculum.