addicted

UK
/əˈdɪk.tɪd/
US
/əˈdɪk.tɪd/
addictedadjective
more addicted
Comp.
most addicted
Super.
UK
/əˈdɪktɪd/
US
/əˈdɪktɪd/
Translations
He became addicted to caffeine and couldn't start his day without a cup of coffee.
Il est devenu dépendant à la caféine et ne pouvait pas commencer sa journée sans une tasse de café.
She is addicted to reading and spends hours in the library every weekend.
Elle est passionnée de lecture et passe des heures à la bibliothèque chaque week-end.
Additional translations
accroFamilier.
accroFamilier.
Definitions
Having a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity.
He became addicted to caffeine and couldn't start his day without a cup of coffee.
Enthusiastically devoted to a particular thing or activity.
She is addicted to reading and spends hours in the library every weekend.
addictverb

addicted

Past Simple

addicted
Past Simple
addicted
Past Participle
addicting
ing-form
UK
/ˈæd.ɪkt/
US
/ˈæd.ɪkt/
Translations
rendre accro
The company was accused of addicting young people to their video games.
L’entreprise a été accusée de rendre les jeunes accros à ses jeux vidéo.
Additional translations
s’adonner àRare ou vieilli.
Definitions
To cause someone to become dependent on a substance or activity, often to the point of being unable to stop.
The company was accused of addicting young people to their video games.
To devote or surrender oneself habitually or compulsively to something (now rare or archaic).
As a young scholar, he addicted himself to the study of ancient languages.
addictnoun
Definitions
A person who is physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance, typically an illegal drug.
The addict struggled to overcome his dependency on heroin.
A person who is very enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest.
She is a coffee addict, always trying new blends and brewing methods.
addictadjective
Definitions
Relating to an addict or addicts; characteristic of those who are addicted (used attributively).
The clinic offers specialized addict treatment programs.