libido

• Terme psychanalytique introduit par Sigmund Freud désignant l'instinct ou l'énergie sexuelle fondamentale, ainsi que le désir ou la pulsion sexuelle.

A psychoanalytic term coined by Sigmund Freud referring to the instinctual sexual urge or desire.

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1. Sexual drive (psychoanalysis)C1formalscientific

   In Freudian theory, the psychic energy derived from primitive biological urges, especially those related to sexual desire and pleasure.

   Libido (psychanalyse)

   • Freud argued that the libido is a fundamental force behind human behavior.
   • In psychoanalysis, an unresolved conflict can redirect the libido toward substitute objects.
   • The concept of libido was central to Freud's model of the psyche.
   • Carl Jung expanded the definition of libido to include all life energy.

   Synonymesconcupiscenceeroseroticismlustpassionsex drivesexual desiresexual urge

2. General sexual desireB2formal

   A person's overall sexual drive or appetite, often used in everyday contexts.

   Libido

   • Changes in libido can be caused by stress or medication.
   • She noticed a decrease in her libido after starting the new treatment.
   • A healthy libido is often linked to emotional well-being.
   • The couple discussed how to maintain their libido over the years.

   Synonymeslustpassionsex drivesexual desire