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    Dressait (en. Dressed)

    /dʁe.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put something upright or in position.
    He was setting up the tent before nightfall.
    Il dressait la tente avant la nuit.
    To establish a document or a list.
    She was making an inventory of the equipment.
    Elle dressait un inventaire des équipements.
    To prepare an animal for a show or a competition.
    He was training his dog for agility competitions.
    Il dressait son chien pour les compétitions d'agilité.
    To raise, cultivate, or feed.
    They were raising chickens in their garden.
    Ils dressaient des poules dans leur jardin.
    To raise a construction or a monument.
    They were erecting a statue in honor of the heroes.
    Ils dressaient une statue en l'honneur des héros.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'dresser', derived from Latin 'dirigere' meaning 'to make straight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to draw up a plan
    To develop a strategy or a project.
    dresser un plan
    to take stock
    To make an assessment or a summary.
    dresser le bilan
    to set the table
    To prepare the table for meals.
    dresser la table

    Related Words

    dresser
    The base verb meaning to establish or build.
    dresser
    training
    The action of preparing or educating an animal.
    dressage
    trainer
    A person who trains animals.
    dresseur

    Slang Meanings

    To set up a situation
    He set up a situation to attract attention.
    Il a dressé une situation pour attirer l'attention.
    To stand up against
    He stood up against injustice.
    Il s'est dressé contre l'injustice.