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    Dressent (en. Stand up)

    /dʁɛ.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put something in a standing or upright position.
    The architects are drawing up the plans for the new building.
    Les architectes dressent les plans pour le nouveau bâtiment.
    To establish or organize elements.
    They are making a guest list for the party.
    Ils dressent une liste des invités pour la fête.
    To create or formulate a document or a report.
    She compiled a detailed report on the project.
    Elle a dressé un rapport détaillé sur le projet.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'dresser' from Old French, meaning 'to raise' or 'to arrange'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to assess a situation
    To evaluate the situation or the results of an activity.
    dresser un bilan
    to draw up a table
    To create a graphic or written representation of data.
    dresser un tableau
    to set up a barrier
    To establish a separation or a boundary.
    dresser une barrière

    Related Words

    to draw up
    Action of putting in a vertical position or organizing.
    dresser
    trainer (masculine)
    Person who teaches or trains, especially animals.
    dresseur
    trainer (feminine)
    Woman who trains or teaches, especially animals.
    dresseuse

    Slang Meanings

    To make fun of someone.
    He made a joke about his friend.
    Il a dressé une blague sur son ami.
    To create agitation or resistance.
    They are inciting the crowd against the authority.
    Ils dressent la foule contre l'autorité.