M'adresser (en. Address me)

/ma.dʁe.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To direct oneself to a person or group.
I will address my superior to discuss the project.
Je vais m'adresser à mon supérieur pour discuter du projet.
To speak to someone to obtain information or make a request.
She addressed the students to explain the rules.
Elle s'est adressée aux étudiants pour expliquer les règles.
To present statements or words intended for a specific audience.
He decided to send me a message to clarify his position.
Il a décidé de m'adresser un message pour clarifier sa position.

Etymology

From Old French 'adresser', which means 'to direct towards' or 'to orient'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to address someone
To speak or communicate with a specific person.
s'adresser à quelqu'un
to address me
Involving a directed call or communication.
se m'adresser à

Related Words

address
The place where someone lives or where a business is located.
adresse
to address
To send or direct something to someone.
adresser

Slang Meanings

To discuss without filters.
He was frank in addressing his friend.
Il a été franc en s'adressant à son ami.
To make a request directly.
He did not hesitate to approach him for a helping hand.
Il n'a pas hésité à s'adresser à lui pour un coup de main.