dependance

• Nom désignant l'état de dépendance à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose, ou la tolérance anormale et la dépendance psychologique ou physique à une substance addictive comme l'alcool ou les drogues.

A noun referring to the state of being reliant on or controlled by someone or something else, or an abnormal tolerance and psychological or physical dependence on a habit-forming substance such as alcohol or narcotic drugs.

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1. Addiction or substance dependenceB2formalmedical

   A state of being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, especially alcohol or narcotic drugs.

   dépendance (toxicomanie)

   • His dependence on painkillers grew over several months.
   • The clinic specializes in treating alcohol dependence.
   • Long-term dependence on opioids can have severe health consequences.

   Synonymesaddictiondependencedependencydrug addictionhabituationsubstance abuse

2. Reliance on someone or somethingB1formal

   The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else for support, help, or survival.

   Dépendance (fait de dépendre de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose)

   • The child's dependence on her parents gradually decreased as she grew older.
   • The country's economic dependence on oil exports makes it vulnerable.
   • She felt a strong emotional dependence on her partner.

   Synonymesdependencyfaithneedreliancetrust

   Antonymesautonomyindependenceself-sufficiency