habit

• Substantif désignant une tendance ou une pratique établie et régulière, en particulier celle dont il est difficile de se défaire. Peut aussi désigner une coutume ou une manière de faire habituelle.

A noun referring to a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. It can also refer to a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order, or the general form or mode of growth of a plant or crystal.

1. Regular practice or routineA2formal

   A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

   habitude

   • She has a habit of reading before bed.
   • He broke his habit of smoking after ten years.
   • Good study habits are essential for academic success.

   Synonymesconventioncustompatternpracticeritualroutineusagewaywont

   Antonymesimprovisationinnovationnoveltyspontaneity

2. Addiction or dependenceB1informal

   A compulsive need to use a substance or engage in a behavior, often harmful.

   dépendance, accoutumance

   • He developed a habit of drinking coffee every morning.
   • Drug habits can destroy lives.
   • She is trying to kick her habit of biting her nails.

   Synonymesaddictioncompulsiondependencedependencyfixationobsessionweakness

3. Clothing (religious)B2formal

   A distinctive set of clothes worn by members of a religious order.

   Habit religieux

   • The nun wore a traditional black habit.
   • Monks in their brown habits walked through the monastery.
   • The habit of the order is simple and plain.

   Synonymesattirefrockgarbrobe