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    Convenables (en. Suitable)

    /kɔ̃.və.nabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is suitable for a situation or a person.
    These arrangements are suitable for everyone.
    Ces arrangements sont convenables pour tous.
    Suitable to meet a request or need.
    He found suitable solutions.
    Il a trouvé des solutions convenables.
    Morally or socially acceptable.
    His behavior was far from appropriate.
    Son comportement était loin d'être convenable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'convenabilis', derived from 'convenire' which means to agree.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    appropriate decisions
    Decisions that are suitable or fitting for the situation.
    décisions convenables
    appropriate behavior
    A behavior that is considered acceptable or appropriate in a given context.
    comportement convenable
    appropriate conditions
    Conditions that are adequate and satisfactory for an agreement or contract.
    conditions convenables

    Related Words

    to agree
    Describes something that is suitable for a person or situation.
    convenir
    suitability
    The quality of being suitable or appropriate.
    convenance
    inappropriate
    That which is not suitable, which shocks or offends propriety.
    inconvenant

    Slang Meanings

    It's good
    It's suitable, it works.
    C'est convenable, ça passe.
    Drinkable
    This dish is acceptable, I can eat it.
    Ce plat est convenable, je peux le manger.