Adressait (en. Addressed)
/a.dʁe.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To indicate a direction or destination.
He addressed his words to the children.
Il adressait ses paroles aux enfants.
To write or formulate a message to someone.
She addressed a letter to her friend.
Elle adressait une lettre à son ami.
To address someone.
He addressed his wishes to his team.
Il adressait ses souhaits à son équipe.
Etymology
From the Latin 'adressare', derived from 'directus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to address someone
To speak directly to someone.
s'adresser à quelqu'un
unknown address
Destination place that is not known.
adresse inconnue
email address
Identifier used to send and receive electronic messages.
adresse e-mail
Related Words
address
Indication of a place or destination.
adresse
addressing
Action of addressing or designating.
adressage
addressed
Who has been sent or intended for someone.
adressé
Slang Meanings
To speak directly to someone in a familiar tone.
He addressed the situation well with humor.
Il a bien adressé la situation avec humour.
To refer to a special message.
What he said was an address to all the young people.
Ce qu’il a dit était une adresse à tous les jeunes.