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addressee

/ˌæd.rəˈsiː/

/ˌæd.rəˈsi/

Translations

addresseenoun

addressees

/ˌæd.rəˈsiː/

/ˌæd.rəˈsi/

The addressee of the letter was surprised to receive such a heartfelt message.

Le destinataire de la lettre a été surpris de recevoir un message si sincère.

Additional translations

allocutaireLinguistique, terme technique.

Synonyms

addresseeadjective

/ˌæd.rɛˈsiː/

/ˌæd.rɛˈsi/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to the intended recipient.

destinataireEmploi attributif, surtout dans le registre administratif ou postal.

Please verify the addressee label before posting the parcel.

Veuillez vérifier l’étiquette destinataire avant d’envoyer le colis.

addresseenoun

The person to whom something, such as a letter or message, is addressed.

The addressee of the letter was surprised to receive such a heartfelt message.

In linguistics, the participant role of the person for whom an utterance is intended.

In the dialogue, the speaker alternates with the addressee as turns shift.

addresseeadjective

Relating to or intended for the person to whom something is addressed (used attributively before a noun).

Please verify the addressee label before posting the parcel.