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.