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    S'adresse (en. Addresses)

    /sa.dʁɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To choose a person or group to address them.
    He addresses his colleagues to present the project.
    Il s'adresse à ses collègues pour présenter le projet.
    To express or communicate a thought, message, or request.
    She addresses management to request a raise.
    Elle s'adresse à la direction pour demander une augmentation.
    To say something to someone in a direct manner.
    He addressed the minister directly during the conference.
    Il s'est adressé directement au ministre lors de la conférence.

    Etymology

    Comes from Old French 'adresser', from Latin 'addressare' meaning 'to direct' or 'to point towards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to address someone
    To communicate or make a request directly to a person.
    s'adresser à quelqu'un
    to address the public
    To speak or give a presentation in front of an audience.
    s'adresser au public
    to address an expert
    To seek the opinion or help of a person specialized in a field.
    s'adresser à un expert

    Related Words

    address
    The direction or place where someone can be contacted.
    adresse
    addressing
    The act of directing a communication towards a person or group.
    adressage
    audience
    A group of people to whom one addresses oneself.
    audience

    Slang Meanings

    To address someone informally.
    He addressed her like a friend.
    Il s'est adressé à elle comme à un ami.
    To call upon someone directly in a friendly context.
    She addresses her group with a touch of familiarity.
    Elle s'adresse à son groupe avec une touche de familiarité.