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    Dresser (en. To dress)

    /dʁɛse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To arrange, organize.
    You need to set the table before dinner.
    Il faut dresser la table avant le dîner.
    To train an animal to obey or perform tricks.
    She trained her dog to perform tricks.
    Elle a dressé son chien pour qu'il puisse faire des tours.
    To establish or write a document.
    He produced a report on the survey results.
    Il a dressé un rapport sur les résultats de l'enquête.

    Etymology

    Of French origin, derived from the verb 'dresser', meaning 'to lift' or 'to set upright'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Set the table
    To place the utensils and dishes on the table.
    dresser la table
    Draw up a report
    To write an official report on a situation.
    dresser un constat
    Take stock
    To establish a summary or a status report of something.
    dresser un bilan

    Related Words

    Trainer
    A person who trains animals.
    dresseur
    Training
    The act of training, often used in relation to horses.
    dressage
    Trainer (female)
    A woman who trains animals.
    dresseuse

    Slang Meanings

    To adjust or prepare something quickly.
    We need to get this done quickly.
    Il faut dresser ça vite fait.
    To arrange or touch up a place.
    We’re going to set up this corner to make it a living room.
    On va dresser ce coin pour en faire un salon.