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    Adresser (en. Address)

    /a.dʁe.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To send a message, a letter, or a communication to someone.
    I addressed a letter to the director.
    J'ai adressé une lettre au directeur.
    To direct speech or an action towards someone.
    He addressed a question to the audience.
    Il a adressé une question au public.
    To address someone to make a request or comment.
    She addressed him to seek advice.
    Elle s'est adressée à lui pour avoir des conseils.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'adversare', meaning 'to turn towards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to address someone
    To speak or communicate directly with someone.
    s'adresser à quelqu'un
    to send a message
    To send a communication to a specific person.
    adresser un message
    to address an audience
    To speak in front of a group of people.
    s'adresser à un public

    Related Words

    address
    The place or direction where something is sent.
    adresse
    recipient
    The person to whom a message is sent.
    destinataire
    communication
    The process of transmitting information.
    communication

    Slang Meanings

    To convey a message informally.
    He sent a little note to his friend via text.
    Il a adressé un petit mot à son ami via un texto.
    To approach a topic lightly.
    During the meeting, they addressed the topic without taking themselves too seriously.
    Lors de la réunion, ils ont adressé le sujet sans trop se prendre au sérieux.