S'habiller (en. Get dressed)

/sabije/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To dress someone or oneself.
She dresses up to go to the party.
Elle s'habille pour aller à la fête.
To put on specific clothing.
He dresses casually.
Il s'habille de manière décontractée.
To choose an outfit.
I always dress according to the weather.
Je m'habille toujours en fonction du temps.
To make something dressed or elegant.
These accessories enhance a simple outfit.
Ces accessoires s'habillent bien une tenue simple.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'habiller', which comes from the Latin 'habilitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dress chic
To dress elegantly.
s'habiller chic
dress according to the occasion
To choose one's outfit according to the event.
s'habiller en fonction de l'occasion
dress in fashion
To wear trendy clothes.
s'habiller à la mode

Related Words

clothing
Textile item worn on the body.
vêtement
outfit
Set of clothes worn together.
tenue
fashion
Style or trend of clothing.
mode

Slang Meanings

To get dressed up
He always dresses with style.
Il se fringue toujours avec style.
To dress oneself
She dresses quickly before going out.
Elle s'vêtit rapidement avant de sortir.
To stress over what to wear
Stop stressing over your outfit, just take what you like.
Arrête de te casser la tête pour t'habiller, prends ce qui te plaît.