Adressé (en. Address)
/a.dʁɛ.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who receives a message, a letter, or a shipment.
The letter is addressed to Mr. Dupont.
La lettre est adressée à Monsieur Dupont.
Who is specifically designated.
This remark was addressed to all team members.
Cette remarque était adressée à tous les membres de l'équipe.
Who is competent and skilled in a certain action.
She is very well addressed in her speeches.
Elle est très bien adressée dans ses discours.
Etymology
From the verb 'adresser', derived from the Latin 'ad-directus', meaning 'to direct towards'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
addressed to someone
To address someone directly.
adressé à quelqu'un
addressed with care
Made in a careful and precise manner.
adressé avec soin
addressed in a context
Specifically concerns a situation or setting.
adressé dans un contexte
Related Words
to address
Action of directing a message or communication towards someone.
adresser
address
Indication of a place or direction.
adresse
recipient
Someone who receives a message or a shipment.
destinataire
Slang Meanings
In certain contexts, 'addressé' can refer to someone who is self-assured.
He is so self-assured that he can convince anyone.
Il est tellement adressé qu'il peut convaincre n'importe qui.
Can also mean being skilled in a social situation.
She is always well-mannered at parties.
Elle est toujours bien adressée dans les fêtes.