be used to

• Construction exprimant une habitude ou le fait de s'habituer à quelque chose, ainsi que l'état d'être accoutumé à une situation.

A grammatical pattern used to describe being accustomed to something or being familiar with a situation, activity, or state.

Structuresbe · used · to · SLOT

1. Being accustomed to somethingB1formal

   Used to describe a state where someone is familiar with or no longer finds something unusual or difficult.

   être habitué à

   • I am used to waking up early.
   • She is used to cold weather.
   • They are used to working long hours.

2. After verbs or prepositions (gerund usage)B2formal

   Followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form) because 'to' functions as a preposition in this pattern.

   être habitué à

   • He is used to driving in heavy traffic.
   • We are used to living in a big city.
   • She is used to the noise.