D'habitude (en. Usually)

/da.ibi.dyt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Expresses a tendency or regular habit.
Usually, she always arrives on time.
D'habitude, elle arrive toujours à l'heure.
Reminds of a usual behavior or situation.
Usually, we go to the movies on the weekend.
D'habitude, nous allons au cinéma le week-end.
Indicates the usual way of doing something.
Usually, I have my coffee in the morning.
D'habitude, je prends mon café le matin.

Etymology

The word 'd'habitude' comes from Old French, combining 'de' and 'habitude', which means 'use' or 'custom'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

usually I do
Expression used to indicate a routine regarding a specific action.
d'habitude je fais
usually I eat
Used to describe usual food choices.
d'habitude je mange
usually it's like that
Indicates that something is generally true or habitual.
d'habitude c'est comme ça

Related Words

habit
A regular way of behaving or doing something.
habitude
custom
A practice or tradition adopted by a group.
coutume
use
The usual use or practice of a word or expression.
usage

Slang Meanings

Usually (in familiar terms)
Usually, I don’t go out on Friday night.
D'hab, j'sors pas le vendredi soir.
Daily lifestyle in a casual register
Usually, we chill with friends after work.
D'habitude, on chill avec les potes après le boulot.