How to Say “Addy” in French

By Rachael Donna • Updated October 4, 2026

adresse

/a.dʁɛs/

The English word 'addy' (a shortened version of 'address') translates to French as adresse.

How do you pronounce it?

The word has two syllables: /a.dʁɛs/.

Did you know?

In French, the word adresse can also mean 'skill' or 'dexterity'. It is often used to describe someone who is 'adroit' or physically nimble.
The word adresse shares an evolutionary path with the concept of being 'direct' or 'straight', coming from the Latin 'rectus'.
While 'addy' is a common English slang for an address, French does not have a widely used, informal way to shorten adresse in the same manner.

Example conversation

Léa and Hugo are planning to meet up.

Léa

Je viens chez toi demain.
I'm coming to your place tomorrow.
Hugo

D'accord, tu as mon adresse ?
Okay, do you have my addy?
Léa

Non, renvoie-la moi s'il te plaît.
No, send it to me again please.
Hugo

Je te l'envoie tout de suite.
I'll send it to you right now.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry adresse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries adresse, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Rachael Donna

Bonjour! I'm Rachael, an absolute Francophile with a passion for languages and sharing fun tidbits like how to say "Baby Penguin" in French, or more complex phrases like "Tomorrow is my birthday." Beyond my love for languages, I enjoy curling, devouring a good chicken pie, and a cheeky game of handball. I'm obsessed with mastering how to express the tiniest detail in French; from the fluff of a mechanic's coveralls to the intricacies of a bronchiole. From Ireland originally, I now call Brooklyn home, reveling in the beauty of life's various phrases, the language being my canvas. Au revoir!

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