Convenances (en. Conveniences)

/kɔ.və.nɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Set of rules and standards of behavior to be respected in a society.

Disregarding the conventions can lead to misunderstandings in social interactions.

Le non-respect des convenances peut entraîner des malentendus dans une interaction sociale.

Social usage that dictates how to behave according to circumstances.

She always acted according to the conventions at official dinners.

Elle a toujours agi selon les convenances lors des dîners officiels.

Forms and manners that should be followed in society.

The conventions require that we arrive on time for the wedding.

Les convenances exigent que nous arrivions à l'heure au mariage.

From Old French 'convenance', derived from Latin 'convenantia', meaning agreement or suitability.

to respect the conventions

To act according to established social norms.

respecter les convenances

social conventions

Rules of behavior to follow in society.

les convenances sociales

in accordance with the conventions

To act appropriately according to social standards.

en conformité avec les convenances

etiquette

Set of rules for social behavior.

étiquette

protocol

Rules and traditions to follow in certain official situations.

protocole

courtesy

Quality of a person who demonstrates politeness and respect.

courtoisie

Unwritten norms that influence behavior.

One must pay attention to conventions, even if no one really respects them.

Il faut faire attention aux convenances, même si personne ne les respecte vraiment.

Facade behavior in society.

She plays the game of conventions, but she is not as sweet as she appears.

Elle joue le jeu des convenances, mais elle n'est pas aussi douce qu'elle le paraît.