Usage Note
Ivrogne is always a noun and carries a strongly negative, contemptuous tone. The adjective form ivre ('drunk') is the more neutral root, while ivrognerie means 'drunkenness' as a habit. The word implies chronic alcoholism, not just someone tipsy at a party.
Examples
"Le vieil ivrogne dort sur le banc."
Natural Translation
The old drunkard is sleeping on the bench.
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