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sobriété
/sɔ.bʁi.je.te/
moderation, restraint, sobriety
Il pratique la sobriété numérique pour réduire son empreinte écologique.
He practices digital sobriety to reduce his ecological footprint.
general
The quality of being moderate, restrained, or abstemious in behavior, consumption, or expression.
La sobriété énergétique est essentielle pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
Energy sobriety is essential to combat climate change.
Often used in environmental and lifestyle contexts to promote minimalism and reduced consumption.
Medicine
Medical
In a medical context, the state of being sober or free from intoxication.
Le médecin a recommandé une période de sobriété avant l'opération.
The doctor recommended a period of sobriety before the operation.
Less common in modern usage, often replaced by 'sobriété' in general contexts.
Collocations
sobriété énergétiqueenergy sobrietysobriété numériquedigital sobrietysobriété heureusehappy sobriety
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Pro Tip
Modern Usage
'Sobriété' is frequently used in environmental and lifestyle discussions, emphasizing reduced consumption and simplicity.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
In medical contexts, 'sobriété' may refer to abstinence from alcohol or drugs, but in everyday language, it often means moderation in general.
Word Origin
From Latin 'sobrietas,' meaning 'moderation,' derived from 'sobrius' (sober).
Usage Notes
In modern French, 'sobriété' is often associated with minimalism, environmental responsibility, and mindful consumption. It is less commonly used in medical contexts today.
Word Breakdown
sobri-
sober, moderate
root-été
state or condition
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