Qui se laisse aller à l'excès, surtout dans le luxe ou le plaisir.
Excessively self-indulgent, especially with luxury or pleasure.
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Le dessert était d'une richesse décadente et délicieux. — The dessert was decadently rich and delicious.
Les thèmes décadents du film ont choqué de nombreux spectateurs. — The film's decadent themes shocked many viewers.
Cette tenue n'est-elle pas un peu trop décadente pour le travail ? — Isn't that outfit a little too decadent for work?
Tu te rends compte à quel point leur mode de vie est décadent ? — Can you believe how decadent their lifestyle is?
Ils menaient une vie décadente, toujours entourés de luxe. — They lived in a decadent lifestyle, always surrounded by luxury.
Il a critiqué les œuvres décadentes exposées à la galerie. — He criticized the decadent artwork displayed at the gallery.
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