Habitudes (en. Habits)

a.bi.tyd

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Characteristics of a person's conduct or behavior.
His eating habits have changed.
Ses habitudes alimentaires ont changé.
Regular practices or customs.
He has reading habits in the morning.
Il a des habitudes de lecture le matin.
Ways of doing things that become routine.
It is important to change harmful habits.
Il est important de changer ses habitudes nuisibles.

Etymology

From the Latin 'habitudine', which means 'state of being inhabited'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

change of habits
Changes in the way one behaves.
changement d'habitudes
lifestyle habits
Daily practices that define a person's lifestyle.
habitudes de vie
to have habits
Possessing regular or typical behaviors.
avoir des habitudes

Related Words

to inhabit
Living in a place.
habiter
behavior
Way of acting of a person.
comportement
routine
Usual sequence of activities.
routine

Slang Meanings

Habits that are considered outdated.
This lifestyle is so 'vintage' with all these old habits.
Ce style de vie est tellement 'vintage' avec toutes ces habitudes anciennes.
Ways of doing things that are often criticized.
These habits are really not 'trendy' right now.
Ces habitudes, c'est vraiment pas 'trendy' en ce moment.