l’habituel
usual
Qui arrive souvent, comme d’ordinaire.
habituel (French)
Meaning
Habituel is an adjective in French that means habitual or usual in English. It describes something that occurs regularly, customarily, or as a habit.
Parts
- Root: "habit" derived from Latin habitus, meaning condition or custom.
- -uel: a suffix used to form adjectives, often meaning "related to" or "pertaining to."
Explanation
When someone says "le comportement habituel," it means "the usual behavior." When referring to "les horaires habituels," it means "the usual schedule" or "the regular hours."
Synonyms
- courant (common, current)
- ordinaire (ordinary)
- régulier (regular)
- usuel (usual)
- fréquent (frequent)
Antonyms
- inhabituel (unusual)
- exceptionnel (exceptional)
- rare (rare)
Additional notes
- It is often used in everyday speech to refer to routine activities or familiar situations.
- The feminine form is "habituelle."
- Plural forms are "habituels" (masc) and "habituelles" (fem).
Example:
- Elle aime suivre son emploi du temps habituel.
(She likes to follow her usual schedule.)
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Examples
Ce chemin est plus fréquenté que l'itinéraire habituel.adjective
This path is busier than the usual route.
Reconnaissez-vous vos bruits habituels dans cette maison ?adjective
Do you recognize your usual noises in this house?
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