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    S'adresser (en. To address)

    /sa.dʁe.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To turn to someone to talk to them.
    He addressed the person in charge to obtain information.
    Il s'est adressé au responsable pour obtenir des informations.
    To appeal to someone for a request.
    She addressed her teacher for advice.
    Elle s'est adressée à son professeur pour des conseils.
    To address a specific audience.
    The speaker addressed students interested in science.
    Le conférencier s'est adressé à des étudiants intéressés par la science.
    To present oneself to someone.
    He is addressing her by introducing himself.
    Il s'adresse à elle en se présentant.
    To formally address an authority.
    They addressed the mayor to ask for help.
    Ils se sont adressés au maire pour demander de l'aide.

    Etymology

    Formed from the verb 'to address' with the reflexive pronoun 'oneself'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to address someone
    Establish a contact with a person.
    s'adresser à quelqu'un
    to address the public
    To speak in front of a group of people.
    s'adresser au public
    to address formally
    Use an official or respectful language.
    s'adresser formellement

    Related Words

    address
    The place where someone can be contacted.
    adresse
    to address
    To send or direct something to someone.
    adresser
    appeal
    To ask someone to come or to react.
    appel

    Slang Meanings

    To talk to someone informally.
    She quickly jumped at the opportunity to address her friend.
    Elle a vite sauté sur l'occasion pour s'adresser à son ami.
    To get straight to the point during a conversation.
    He doesn't beat around the bush; he addresses the problem directly.
    Il ne tourne pas autour du pot, il s'adresse directement au problème.