vice anglais

French edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /vis ɑ̃.ɡlɛ/

Noun edit

le vice anglais m (plural vices anglais)

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

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