Traitez (en. Treat)

/tʁe.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To act on a given subject by taking it into account.
Handle this file carefully.
Traitez ce dossier avec soin.
To take care of something, to manage it.
You must address customer complaints promptly.
Vous devez traiter les plaintes des clients rapidement.
To discuss or negotiate a particular point.
This issue will need to be addressed during the meeting.
Il faudra traiter cette question lors de la réunion.
To address a subject formally.
We will discuss international relations in this course.
Nous allons traiter des relations internationales dans ce cours.

Etymology

From the verb 'traiter', of Latin origin 'tractare', meaning 'to pull, to draw towards oneself'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to treat as
To speak about or deal with a subject.
traiter de
to treat well
To act with respect and care towards someone.
bien traiter
not to take lightly
To take a situation seriously.
ne pas traiter à la légère

Related Words

treatment
Action of dealing with something.
traitement
caterer
A person who provides catering services, often for events.
traiteur
treaty
An official document regulating an agreement or a dispute.
traité

Slang Meanings

To treat someone
He dealt with this problem in his own way.
Il a traité ce problème à sa manière.
To treat like a king
He is treated like a king in this house.
Il est traité comme un roi dans cette maison.