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) 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) ==== See also ==== se reposer sur ses lauriers