D'habitude (en. Usually)

/da.ibi.dyt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates the usual way of doing something.
Usually, I have my coffee in the morning.
D'habitude, je prends mon café le matin.
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.

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.