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    L’adresse (en. The address)

    [la.dʁɛs]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Ability to act with skill or competence.
    She has a lot of skill in her juggling technique.
    Elle a beaucoup d'adresse dans sa manière de jongler.
    Precise indication of a location to reach someone or something.
    Can you give me your address so I can send you a package?
    Peux-tu me donner ton adresse pour que je puisse t'envoyer un colis ?
    Know-how in social or political behavior.
    He handled the situation with a lot of skill.
    Il a géré la situation avec beaucoup d'adresse.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'directio', which means 'to direct'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have skill
    To have the skill or talent in a situation.
    avoir l'adresse
    Email address
    Address linked to an email.
    adresse électronique
    Delivery address
    Address to which a package or letter must be sent.
    adresse de livraison

    Related Words

    To address
    To send or direct a message or communication to someone.
    adresser
    Direct
    To indicate a path or direction.
    direct
    Indication
    Action of showing or signaling something.
    indication

    Slang Meanings

    A good sense of manipulation or skill in social relations.
    He is very comfortable; he has skill with people.
    Il est très à l'aise, il a de l'adresse avec les gens.
    Ability to get out of a delicate situation.
    He found a solution with a lot of skill.
    Il a trouvé une solution avec beaucoup d'adresse.