drunkenness

• État ou condition d'être ivre, caractérisé par une altération des facultés physiques et mentales due à l'absorption d'alcool.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being intoxicated with alcohol, characterized by impaired physical and mental control.

indénombrable

1. State of being drunkB2formal

   The condition of being intoxicated with alcohol, resulting in impaired physical and mental control.

   Ivresse

   • Public drunkenness is considered a minor offense in many cities.
   • His drunkenness led to several embarrassing incidents at the party.
   • The driver was arrested for drunkenness after failing the breathalyzer test.

   Synonymesinebriationinebrietyinsobrietyintoxicationtipsiness

   Antonymessobriety

2. Habitual intoxicationC1formal

   The practice or habit of frequently drinking alcohol to excess.

   Ivresse habituelle

   • Chronic drunkenness can lead to serious health problems.
   • The novel vividly describes the protagonist's descent into drunkenness.
   • She sought treatment for her persistent drunkenness.

   Synonymesalcohol abusealcoholismdipsomaniainebrietyintemperance

   Antonymesabstinencesobernesssobrietytemperance