vice anglais

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, the English vice; the use of corporal punishment being considered a vice characteristic of the English.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

le vice anglais m (plural vices anglais)

  1. (idiomatic, slang) the English vice, especially flagellation, sadomasochism, and homosexuality