D’habitude (en. Usually)
/da.ʔa.βi.dyt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates an action or behavior that repeats, a custom.
Usually, I take my coffee black in the morning.
D'habitude, je prends mon café noir le matin.
Used to talk about a normal or regular situation.
Usually, it rains a lot in April.
D'habitude, il pleut beaucoup en avril.
Expresses a usual frequency.
Usually, we go to the movies on Saturday.
D'habitude, nous allons au cinéma le samedi.
Etymology
Composition of the words 'de' and 'habitude'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Usually, that's how it is.
It generally happens this way.
d’habitude, c’est comme ça
What do you usually do?
What is your routine or habit?
que fais-tu d’habitude ?
Related Words
Habit
A way of doing or acting that is often repeated.
habitude
Custom
Accepted usage or social practice by a community.
coutume
Slang Meanings
In fact, this is often the case.
You know, usually, the evenings end late.
Tu sais, d'hab, les soirées finissent tard.
For the most part, that's what happens.
Usually, they always arrive late.
D'habitude, ils arrivent toujours en retard.