Adressées (en. Addressed)
[adʁese]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
The action of directing a communication or message toward a person.
The letters are addressed to the members of the association.
Les lettres sont adressées aux membres de l'association.
To refer to or point toward a target or subject.
The remarks were addressed to the director during the meeting.
Les remarques ont été adressées au directeur durant la réunion.
To send a message to someone.
The email was addressed to all concerned parties.
Le courriel a été adressé à toutes les personnes concernées.
Etymology
From the verb 'addressed', derived from the Latin 'directio', meaning 'to direct'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
addressed to
Which is intended for someone or something.
adressées à
addressed by
Indicates the person who sends the message.
adressées par
addressed with care
Indicates that the message has been prepared or written with attention.
adressées avec soin
Related Words
address
Indication of a place or a recipient.
adresse
recipient
Person to whom something is sent.
destinataire
message
Information communicated via a means.
message
Slang Meanings
To send a message quickly.
I am going to send him a text message right away.
Je vais lui adresser un texto tout de suite.
To make a direct comment.
He made his comment straightforwardly.
Il a adressé son commentaire sans détour.