What does dépendance in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word dépendance in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dépendance in French.

The word dépendance in French means dependence, dependency, dependence, addiction, outhouse, outbuilding, emotional dependency, linear dependence, be dependent on. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word dépendance

dependence, dependency

nom féminin (absence d'autonomie)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le grand âge induit la dépendance des aînés.
Old age brings dependence for our elders.

dependence, addiction

nom féminin (asservissement à une drogue) (drugs)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'alcool provoque une dépendance physique et psychologique.
Alcohol brings about physical and psychological dependence.

outhouse, outbuilding

nom féminin (bâtiment supplémentaire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
C'est une ferme avec beaucoup de dépendances.
It's a farm with many outhouses (or: outbuildings).

emotional dependency

nom féminin (addiction émotionnelle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

linear dependence

nom féminin (fonction algébrique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

be dependent on

locution verbale (être soumis à l'emprise de) (alcohol, etc.)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il est malheureusement dans la dépendance de l'alcool.

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