Adressant (en. Addressing)

a.de.sʁɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to someone who makes an address, who speaks to someone.
The sender of the message is an author addressing his thoughts.
L'émetteur du message est un auteur adressant ses pensées.
Describes a message or speech that is specifically intended for a person.
This text is very addressing towards the younger generations.
Ce texte est très adressant envers les jeunes générations.
Qualifies a form of communication that establishes a direct link between the sender and the receiver.
His tone was very addressing, seeking to establish a connection.
Son ton était très adressant, cherchant à établir une connexion.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to address', from Latin 'ad-ressare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

send a message
Sending a message to someone.
adresse un message
addressing speech
A speech intended directly for a specific audience.
discours adressant
to address someone
To talk or write to a particular person.
s'adresser à quelqu'un

Related Words

address
The place where one can reach someone by communication.
adresse
audience
The group of people receiving a message or an address.
audience
communication
The process of exchanging information between two parties.
communication

Slang Meanings

Informal expression to refer to someone who speaks to a crowd.
This guy is a real addressing type when he takes the mic.
Ce type est un vrai adressant quand il prend le micro.
Humorous use to qualify an inappropriate message sent.
That was really an addressing message, not for this occasion!
C'était vraiment un message adressant, pas pour cette occasion !