indulgence

• Nom désignant l'action de céder à un désir, un caprice ou une envie, souvent avec une absence de retenue ou de contrôle de soi, ou bien la clémence et la tolérance envers quelqu'un.

A noun referring to the act of yielding to or gratifying a desire, wish, or whim, often implying a lack of restraint or self-control.

1. Giving in to desiresB2formal

   The act of allowing oneself to have or do something that is enjoyable, often without restraint.

   fait de céder à un désir

   • His indulgence in rich food led to health problems.
   • She allowed herself the occasional indulgence of a long, hot bath.
   • The party was a night of pure indulgence.

   Synonymesexcessextravagancegratificationluxurypamperingpleasuresatisfactionself-indulgencetreatwantonness

   Antonymesabstinencedisciplinemoderationrestraintself-denialtemperance

2. Yielding to othersB2formal

   A willingness to allow someone to have or do what they want, often to please them.

   Indulgence envers autrui

   • The teacher showed great indulgence towards her students' requests.
   • He treated his grandchildren with gentle indulgence.
   • Her constant indulgence of his whims spoiled him.

   Synonymesaccommodationacquiescencecomplaisanceforbearanceleniencypatiencepermissivenesstolerance

   Antonymesfirmnessharshnessrigorseveritystrictness

3. Fulfilling a wishB2formal

   The act of satisfying a particular desire or wish.

   Action de satisfaire un désir

   • The trip was an indulgence of her lifelong dream to see the pyramids.
   • Buying that expensive watch was a rare indulgence for him.
   • He saw the dessert as a small indulgence after a hard week.

   Synonymesappeasementfulfillmentgratificationpamperingsatisfaction

   Antonymesabstinencedenialdeprivationrefusalrestraint

4. Foolish behaviorC1formal

   Actions that are silly, unwise, or lacking in good sense.

   Folie, imprudence

   • His indulgence in risky investments cost him his savings.
   • The meeting was a waste of time, full of pointless indulgence.
   • She regretted her indulgence in gossip.

5. Religious remissionC2formal

   In some Christian traditions, the remission of temporal punishment for sins granted by the church.

   Indulgence (religieuse)

   • The pope granted a plenary indulgence for the jubilee year.
   • Medieval pilgrims often sought indulgences for their sins.
   • The concept of indulgence was a major point of contention during the Reformation.

   Synonymesabsolutionpardonremission