noun🔗ShareVices, défautsA bad habit."Gluttony is a vice, not a virtue."La gourmandise est un vice, pas une vertu.charactertendencymoralmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVices, crimesAny of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs."The city's strict laws prohibit many vices, including gambling and prostitution. "Les lois strictes de la ville interdisent de nombreux vices, notamment les jeux d'argent et la prostitution.lawmoralsocietygovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVicesA defect in the temper or behaviour of a horse, such as to make the animal dangerous, to injure its health, or to diminish its usefulness."The horse's vices, including biting and kicking, made it too dangerous for inexperienced riders. "Les vices du cheval, notamment mordre et donner des coups de pied, le rendaient trop dangereux pour les cavaliers inexpérimentés.animalcharacterconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉtauA mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise)."The carpenter secured the wood in one of the vices before sawing it. "Le charpentier a fixé le bois dans un des étaux avant de le scier.machinetechnicalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn outil pour insérer le plomb dans les baguettes de plombA tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements."The stained-glass artist carefully pulled the lead through the vices, shaping it into the perfect came for the window panel. "L'artiste verrier a soigneusement tiré le plomb à travers l'outil, le façonnant en une baguette parfaite pour le panneau de la fenêtre.utensilmachinearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉtau, tenailleA grip or grasp."The strong vices held the heavy crate securely in place. "Les étaux solides maintenaient la caisse lourde solidement en place.devicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEscalier en colimaçonA winding or spiral staircase."The old lighthouse had vices leading to the top, allowing visitors to climb and enjoy the view. "L'ancien phare avait des escaliers en colimaçon menant au sommet, permettant aux visiteurs de grimper et de profiter de la vue.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSuppléant, remplaçantOne who acts in place of a superior."Because the president was traveling, the vice president oversaw the meeting. "Le président étant en voyage, le vice-président a présidé la réunion.jobpositiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
