Habillés (en. Dressed)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Refers to individuals in clothing.
The gala attendees were all very elegant.
Les habillés du gala étaient tous très élégants.
People who wear neat clothes.
This event attracts a very well-dressed audience.
Cet événement attire un public très habillé.
Etymology
From the verb 'habiller', which comes from the Latin 'habilitare' meaning to make capable.
Common Phrases and Expressions
all dressed
Completely in clothing.
tout habillé
to be well-dressed
Wearing elegant or appropriate clothes.
être bien habillé
dressed like a prince
Dressed in a very neat or luxurious manner.
habillé comme un prince
Related Words
to inhabit
To reside in a place.
habiter
dressing
The act of dressing or putting on clothes.
habillement
capability
Ability or competence.
habilité
Slang Meanings
To be chic
She is super dressed, it's really chic!
Elle est super habillée, c'est vraiment chic !
To be well-dressed
Today, he is well-dressed for the evening.
Aujourd'hui, il est bien sapé pour la soirée.
To be stylish
Look at him, he is too stylish with that look.
Regarde-le, il est trop looké avec ce style.