S’adressant (en. Addressing)

/s.adʁe.sɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
The act of speaking or addressing someone.
He was addressing his audience with confidence.
Il s’adressant à son public avec assurance.
To make a statement or ask a question to a person.
She was addressing her colleagues to solve the problem.
Elle s’adressant à ses collègues pour résoudre le problème.
To take the floor in a conversation or discussion.
In addressing the children, the teacher used a friendly tone.
En s’adressant aux enfants, le professeur a utilisé un ton amical.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 's'adresser', coming from 'adresser' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to address someone
To speak directly to a person.
s'adresser à quelqu'un
to address an audience
To speak in front of an assembly.
s'adresser à un public

Related Words

address
A way of expressing oneself to someone.
adresse
dialogue
Verbal exchange between two or more people.
dialogue

Slang Meanings

To speak to a group informally.
He addressed everyone with his jokes.
Il s’adressait à tous avec ses blagues.
To quickly draw attention to someone.
She addressed him by shouting.
Elle s'est adressée à lui en criant.