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    Dresse (en. Dress)

    dʁɛs

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To raise or position something vertically.
    She sets the glasses on the table for the meal.
    Elle dresse les verres sur la table pour le repas.
    To gather or organize information.
    He prepares a report on the year's sales.
    Il dresse un rapport sur les ventes de l'année.
    To establish rules or norms.
    The teacher sets out instructions for the exam.
    Le professeur dresse des consignes pour l'examen.
    To put an animal in a position or state to respond to commands.
    He trains his dog to do tricks.
    Il dresse son chien à faire des tours.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'dresse' comes from the Latin verb 'dressa' which means to raise or to straighten.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dog trainer
    A person who trains dogs.
    dresseur de chiens
    to rise up against
    To oppose strongly to something.
    se dresser contre
    ghostwriter
    A ghost of publishing that highlights the importance of certain books.
    dresse-livre

    Related Words

    rectify
    To correct or enhance something, upgrading it.
    rectifier
    to raise
    To set up; synonyms of the verb dresse.
    dresser
    presenter
    Someone who presents a program or event.
    présentateur

    Slang Meanings

    To be in good spirits or motivated.
    He's really pumped up today, he's going to crush it!
    Il est vraiment dresse aujourd'hui, il va tout déchirer!
    To be on the verge of doing something important.
    I'm ready to start this project.
    Je suis dresse à commencer ce projet.