Habit (en. Habit)

/abit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Regular practice of an action or behavior.
To have the habit of getting up early.
Avoir l'habitude de se lever tôt.
Costume or clothing.
He put on his evening dress.
Il a revêtu son habit de soir.
Established lifestyle.
Changing one's eating habits can be difficult.
Changer ses habitudes alimentaires peut être difficile.

Etymology

From the Latin 'habitus', meaning 'state, condition, attire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a habit of
to be accustomed to something.
avoir l'habitude de
to change one's habits
to modify one's usual behaviors.
changer ses habitudes
to get into the habit
to start doing something regularly.
prendre l'habitude
lifestyle habit
usual lifestyle.
habitude de vie

Related Words

accustomization
State of being accustomed to something.
accoutumance
custom
Practice or usage established by tradition.
coutume
ritual
Set of gestures or words recited during a symbolic act.
rituel

Slang Meanings

Casual lifestyle.
He has a somewhat 'bohemian' style.
Il a un habit un peu 'bobo'.
Popular style of clothing among young people.
This jacket is part of the new trendy outfit.
Cette veste fait partie du nouveau habit tendance.