l’accro
addicted
Definition & meaning
Accro is an informal French adjective or noun meaning:
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Addicted to something
It describes someone who cannot easily stop using or doing something, especially drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, video games, social media, or another habit.- Il est accro aux jeux vidéo. — “He is addicted to video games.”
- Elle est accro au café. — “She is hooked on coffee.”
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Very keen on, hooked on, or a big fan of something
It can also describe strong enthusiasm without implying a harmful addiction.- Je suis accro à cette série. — “I’m hooked on this series.”
- C’est un accro de cinéma. — “He is a movie buff.”
As a noun, un accro or une accro means “an addict” or “someone who is hooked on something.” The form does not change according to gender, although the article does.
Grammar & Word origin
Accro is an informal adjective and noun. It is invariable in gender and number in common usage:
- un homme accro
- une femme accro
- des étudiants accro
It is normally followed by à:
- être accro à quelque chose — “to be addicted to or hooked on something”
- être accro aux réseaux sociaux — “to be addicted to social media”
The word comes from accroché, meaning “attached” or “hooked,” and is a shortened colloquial form. Its literal origin is related to the verb accrocher, “to hook,” “to hang,” or “to attach.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- dépendant — “dependent” or “addicted”; more neutral or formal, and often stronger than accro.
- addict — a modern informal term borrowed from English; very close in meaning to accro.
- passionné — “passionate” or “enthusiastic”; usually positive and does not necessarily imply addiction.
- fan — “fan” or “enthusiast”; generally expresses admiration rather than dependence.
- toxicomanе — “drug addict”; much more specific and serious than accro.
Antonyms
- indifférent — “indifferent,” expressing no particular interest.
- détaché — “detached” or “not emotionally attached.”
- sevré — “weaned off” or “no longer dependent,” usually used in the context of an addiction.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il est très accro à son smartphone.adjective
He is very addicted to his smartphone.
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