sevrage

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French

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Etymology

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From sevrer +‎ -age.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /sə.vʁaʒ/
  • Audio (Paris):(file)

Noun

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sevrage m (plural sevrages)

  1. ablactation, weaning
    Le sevrage s’étend en moyenne sur une quinzaine de jours.[1]
    Weaning takes fifteen days on average.
    Le sevrage du chiot est important car il a des conséquences sur la vie et l’état de santé du chien adulte.[2]
    Weaning a puppy is important, because it has an impact on the life and health of the adult dog.
  2. withdrawal (from an addiction)
    le sevrage de la cocaïne
    cocaine withdrawal
    le sevrage de l’alcool
    alcohol withdrawal

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