How do you say "They get used to it" in French?

"They get used to it" in French is "Ils s'habituent". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘They get used to it’ in French

Q: What does "Ils s'habituent" mean in English?

"Ils s'habituent" means "They get used to it" in English. Usage tip: From the verb "s'habituer à" = "to get used to." Here, "Ils s'habituent" means "They're getting used to it" or "They get used to it." Fun note: it's a reflexive verb, so it comes with "se/s'."

Ils s'habituent

eel s ah-bee-TYOO

[eel s ah-bee-TYOO]

💬 Usage Tip: From the verb "s'habituer à" = "to get used to." Here, "Ils s'habituent" means "They're getting used to it" or "They get used to it." Fun note: it's a reflexive verb, so it comes with "se/s'."

🇫🇷 In France: You may hear parents say this about children settling into school life. It reflects a common attitude: give kids a little time, they'll adjust.

Phrase Breakdown

Ils

[eel]

they

Subject pronoun meaning 'they' for a group.

Example

Dans « Ils s'habituent », « Ils » parle des enfants.

In "Ils s'habituent," "Ils" refers to the children.

[s]

themselves

Reflexive pronoun in 's'habituer' meaning 'to get used to'.

Example

Dans « Ils s'habituent », « s' » fait partie du verbe pronominal.

In "Ils s'habituent," "s'" is part of the reflexive verb.

habituent

[ah-bee-TYOO]

get used to / are getting used to

Verb form from 's'habituer'; means becoming accustomed.

Example

Dans « Ils s'habituent », « habituent » veut dire qu'ils prennent leurs repères.

In "Ils s'habituent," "habituent" means they are getting familiar with things.

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