French Conversation · Level 82
60 words
French word
dressage
Pronunciation
IPA/dʁɛsaʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nountraining
Example
Nous commençons le dressage du chiot cette semaine.
We are starting the puppy's training this week.
More examples
Le dressage d'obéissance aide le chien à répondre aux ordres.
Obedience training helps the dog respond to commands.
Core concept
Repeated practice that shapes an animal's responses to commands.
Common phrases
dressage du chien
dog training
dressage d'obéissance
obedience training
Similar words
éducation: Long-term upbringing that develops daily habits and social behavior in children or animals.
entraînement: Repeated practice that improves physical fitness or practical skills.
Definition in French
Action d'enseigner, par répétition et renforcement, des comportements ou des ordres, surtout chez les animaux.
Word origin
The noun dressage comes from French dresser, 'to train or set in order,' with -age forming a noun for the action.
Usage tips
- For general upbringing and manners, French often uses éducation, while dressage focuses more narrowly on trained responses.
Other meanings
- dressagenoun
Opposites
- laxismelaxitynoun
- négligenceneglectnoun
Related words
- dressertrainverb
- dresseurtrainernoun
- dressétrainedadjective