French word

drogue

Pronunciation

IPA/dʁɔg/

Meaning

  • feminine noundrug

Example

La possession de drogue est illégale.

Possession of drugs is illegal.

Illustration for drogue (drug)

More examples

Le trafic de drogue est puni par la loi.

Drug trafficking is punishable by law.

Core concept

A substance that acts like a chemical switch, altering awareness, mood, or bodily functions.

Common phrases

  • possession de drogue

    drug possession

  • trafic de drogue

    drug trafficking

  • consommation de drogue

    drug use

Similar words

stupéfiant: A broad term for an illegal narcotic that strongly affects the mind or consciousness.
narcotique: An addictive pain-relieving drug used medically or illicitly.
haschich: A drug made from cannabis resin and smoked for its effects.
héroïne: A highly addictive, sedating narcotic injected or inhaled for its effects.

Definition in French

Désigne des substances psychoactives, licites ou illicites, susceptibles d'altérer l'état mental ou physique.

Word origin

The word ultimately comes from Middle Dutch droge, meaning dried goods, and entered French through European forms such as Spanish droga as its meaning broadened.

Usage tips

  • The expression se droguer means to use drugs and commonly carries a negative or disapproving tone.

Other meanings

  • narcoticnoun

Related words

  • drogueradminister drugs to ___verb
  • drogédruggedadjective

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