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pompette

tipsy

adjective pohm-PET Rare

Usage Note

Pompette is a light, informal adjective meaning slightly drunk, without the heaviness of ivre or soul. It is invariable in gender and number in everyday use, though strict grammar allows pompettes in the plural. It has a playful, indulgent connotation rather than a negative one.

Examples

"Elle est un peu pompette après le dîner."

Natural Translation

She is a little tipsy after dinner.

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