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    Convention (en. Convention)

    /kɔ̃.vɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Rule or standard adopted by a group.
    There is a convention on how to greet one another.
    Il existe une convention sur la manière de se saluer.
    Meeting organized to discuss specific topics.
    The annual convention of actors takes place in Paris.
    La convention annuelle des acteurs se tient à Paris.
    International agreement between nations.
    The Geneva Convention regulates armed conflicts.
    La convention de Genève régule les conflits armés.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'conventio', which means 'agreement' or 'gathering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    collective agreement
    Agreement between employers and unions regarding working conditions.
    convention collective
    follow the convention
    To act according to established standards.
    suivre la convention
    by virtue of the convention
    In accordance with the established agreement.
    en vertu de la convention

    Related Words

    conventional
    Which is in accordance with conventions.
    conventionnel
    conventionalize
    To bring something into conformity with conventions.
    conventionnaliser
    invention
    New creation, often opposed to convention.
    invention

    Slang Meanings

    An impromptu gathering
    It was more of a convention than a real seminar; everything was relaxed.
    C'était plus une convention qu'un vrai séminaire, tout était décontracté.
    Adherence to established rules
    He has always had a very conventional behavior.
    Il a toujours eu un comportement très conventionnel.