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    Dressaient (en. Were standing up)

    [dʁe.sɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To set up or grow something.
    They were setting up a tent for the camp.
    Ils dressaient une tente pour le camp.
    To elevate or position.
    The soldiers were raising the flags in sign of respect.
    Les soldats dressaient les drapeaux en signe de respect.
    To organize or establish rules.
    They were setting the game rules before starting.
    Ils dressaient les règles du jeu avant de commencer.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'dresser', from Latin 'dirigere' meaning 'to direct' or 'to set right'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set the scene
    to present a situation or a subject.
    dresser le tableau
    to draw up plans
    to develop strategies or projects.
    dresser des plans
    to take stock
    to make an assessment or evaluation.
    dresser un bilan

    Related Words

    to set up
    Verb meaning to set up or elevate.
    dresser
    trainer
    A person who trains or educates.
    dresseur
    training
    The action of training or elevating, especially for animals.
    dressage

    Slang Meanings

    To set up quickly.
    We set up the whole buffet in no time!
    On a dressé tout le buffet en un rien de temps !
    To organize a situation in an improvised manner.
    We set up a backup plan in case of problems.
    On a dressé un plan B en cas de problème.