Habitude (en. Habit)

/abi.tyd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The regular and permanent character of a way of acting or thinking.
He has developed the habit of waking up early every morning.
Il a pris l'habitude de se lever tôt chaque matin.
Usual way of doing something.
His lifestyle habits changed after his move.
Ses habitudes de vie ont changé après son déménagement.
Regular practice that develops over time.
This eating habit is bad for health.
Cette habitude alimentaire est mauvaise pour la santé.

Etymology

From the Latin 'habitudine', derived from 'habitus' which means 'state, way of being'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the habit of
To do something regularly.
avoir l'habitude de
without habit
Without practice or experience in a field.
sans habitude
to get into the habit
To start doing something on a regular basis.
prendre l'habitude

Related Words

accustomed
A person who is familiar with a place or activity.
habitué
used to
Someone who is accustomed to something.
accoutumé
custom
Practice or usage established in a society.
coutume

Slang Meanings

A habit that one cannot shake off.
It's a bad habit that I'm addicted to.
C'est une mauvaise habitude à laquelle je suis accro.
To take a habit that becomes a vice.
He has taken on this evening habit and it's becoming a real problem.
Il a pris cette habitude du soir et cela devient un vrai problème.