délices de Capoue

French

Etymology

A reference to Hannibal's campaign in Italy; after securing several victories against the Romans, he decided to spend the winter in Capua instead of marching on Rome directly, which eventually brought about his downfall.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /de.lis də ka.pu/

Noun

délices de Capoue f pl (plural only)

  1. wallowing in pleasure, voluptuous idleness
    s’endormir dans les délices de Capoue ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
    s’abandonner aux délices de Capoue ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

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