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habituer

to accustom, to get used to

verb ah-bee-too-EH Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Usage Note

Habituer is most commonly used reflexively: s'habituer à means 'to get used to something'. The adjective habitué (as a noun) refers to a regular customer or familiar visitor. Avoid confusing it with habiter ('to live/reside').

Examples

"Il faut s'habituer au bruit de la ville."

Natural Translation

You have to get used to the noise of the city.

Literal Translation

It is necessary to accustom oneself to the noise of the city.

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