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indulgence [ɪn'dʌldʒəns](a) (tolerance, kindness) indulgence f(b) (gratification) assouvissement m;∎ the indulgence of his every desire l'assouvissement m de tous ses désirs;∎ indulgence in bad habits fait m de se complaire dans de mauvaises habitudes∎ we allow ourselves a few small indulgences from time to time nous nous offrons quelques petites gâteries de temps en temps;∎ smoking is my only indulgence mon seul vice, c'est le tabac
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