English–French

“accustom” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/abitɥe/

Example

Je vais habituer mon fils à se lever tôt.

I am going to accustom my son to getting up early.

Illustration for habituer (accustom)

How to say “accustom” in French

“Accustom” in French is habituer.

Repeated practice turns an unfamiliar action into a familiar routine.

Full entry for habituer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with habituer

Il faut habituer le chien à la laisse.

You have to get the dog used to the leash.

Tips for using habituer

  • Habituer takes a direct object for the person or thing being accustomed and à before the activity or situation, as in habituer son fils à se lever tôt.

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