tempérance

Definitions of tempérance
  1. noun
    moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
    synonyms: modération
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    type of:
    modération
    the trait of avoiding excesses
  2. noun
    the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
    synonyms: modération, sobriété
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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
  3. noun
    a manner that is serious and solemn
    synonyms: austérité, modération
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    type of:
    sérieux
    the trait of being serious
  4. noun
    abstaining from excess
    synonyms: abstinence, modération
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    type of:
    abstinence
    act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
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