Convenu (en. Agreed)

/kɔ̃.və.ny/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That has been agreed upon, decided

We have an agreed meeting for tomorrow.

Nous avons un rendez-vous convenu pour demain.

That is in accordance with customs

It is agreed to show up on time.

Il est de convenu de se présenter à l'heure.

Acceptable, normal in a given context

This behavior is not accepted in this society.

Ce comportement n'est pas convenu dans cette société.

From the verb convenir, derived from the Latin convenire, meaning to gather, to agree.

agreed in advance

Planned or accepted before an event.

convenu d'avance

not agreed

Does not meet expectations or agreements.

pas convenu

within the agreed framework

Under the conditions that have been established.

dans le cadre convenu

to agree

To accept, to agree.

convenir

suitability

The character of what is suitable.

convenance

disappointment

What is not agreed upon, what is contrary to established agreements.

déconvenu

Not very formal, but accepted

It's an agreement, but it works.

C'est un convenu, mais ça passe.

An informal agreement among friends

We agreed to meet at the café.

On a convenu de se retrouver au café.