sevrage

French

Etymology

From sevrer +‎ -age.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /sə.vʁaʒ/
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Noun

sevrage m (plural sevrages)

ablactation, weaning
Le sevrage s’étend en moyenne sur une quinzaine de jours.
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.
Weaning a puppy is important, because it has an impact on the life and health of the adult dog.
withdrawal (from an addiction)
le sevrage de la cocaïne
cocaine withdrawal

le sevrage de l’alcool
alcohol withdrawal

Further reading

“sevrage”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

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