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    Convenance (en. Convenience)

    [kɔ.və.nɑ̃s]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Agreement on a way of acting or behaving.
    Decorum required that he present himself in a suit for the ceremony.
    La convenance exigeait qu'il se présente en costume lors de la cérémonie.
    Relevance of something in relation to social expectations.
    They took propriety into account in their clothing choices.
    Ils prenaient en compte la convenance dans leurs choix vestimentaires.
    State of what is suitable or appropriate.
    The appropriateness of his words was undeniable in the formal context.
    La convenance de ses paroles était indéniable dans le contexte formel.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin word 'convenientia' meaning 'agreement', 'consensus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    with all due respect
    in an appropriate manner or in accordance with social norms
    en toute convenance
    according to social conventions
    according to established customs and rules
    dans les convenances
    to have propriety
    to have a sense of propriety, to act with delicacy
    avoir de la convenance

    Related Words

    suitable
    Which is appropriate or acceptable in a given situation.
    convenable
    conventional
    Which conforms to conventions, established customs.
    conventionnel
    decorum
    Respect for propriety in behavior or appearance.
    décorum

    Slang Meanings

    To exercise social caution.
    He acted with propriety, avoiding any inappropriate behavior.
    Il a agi avec convenance, évitant tout comportement déplacé.
    To adhere to societal customs.
    His way of speaking was always imbued with propriety.
    Sa manière de parler était toujours empreinte de convenance.