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Definitions of modération

noun
the trait of avoiding excesses

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antonyms:
intempérance
the quality of being intemperate

types:
tempérance
moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs

type of:
commande, contrainte, contrôle
discipline in personal and social activities
noun
quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

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antonyms:
excès, extravagance, intempérence
the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation

type of:
degré, niveau
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
noun
abstaining from excess

synonyms: abstinence, tempérance

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type of:
abstinence
act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
noun
a manner that is serious and solemn

synonyms: austérité, tempérance

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type of:
sérieux
the trait of being serious
noun
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol

synonyms: sobriété, tempérance

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antonyms:
griserie, ivresse
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

type of:
état passagé, état temporaire
a state that continues for a limited time
noun
a change for the better

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type of:
changement, modification
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
noun
moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs

synonyms: tempérance
noun
the action of lessening in severity or intensity

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type of:
diminution, réduction
the act of decreasing or reducing something

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