Fréquentes (en. Frequent)

/fʁe.kɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that occurs multiple times in a given period.
Meetings at our place are very frequent.
Les réunions chez nous sont très fréquentes.
That happens often.
She makes frequent visits to her friends.
Elle fait des visites fréquentes chez ses amis.
Occurs at short intervals.
Frequent rains have caused flooding.
Les pluies fréquentes ont causé des inondations.

Etymology

From Latin 'frequentem', meaning 'regular, habitual'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

frequent meetings
Regular interactions with someone.
rencontres fréquentes
heart rates
Measurements of heartbeats over a period.
fréquences cardiaques
regular attendance
Regular and constant visits.
fréquentation assidue

Related Words

frequency
Rate of occurrence of an event.
fréquence
frequent visitor
Person who frequents a place or a group.
fréquentateur
to frequent
To visit or be in regular contact with something or someone.
fréquenter

Slang Meanings

Often seen in a social context.
She is a mail carrier frequented by the whole neighborhood.
C'est une factrice fréquentée par tout le quartier.
To be a popular person.
He is always in fashion, a frequently seen guy.
Il est toujours à la mode, un gars fréquent fréquent.