vice anglais

French

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /vis ɑ̃.ɡlɛ/

Noun

le vice anglais m (plural vices anglais)

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