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    Convenus (en. Agreed)

    /kɔ̃.və.ny/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies something that is accepted or recognized by the majority.
    This style of clothing has become conventional in professional settings.
    Ce style vestimentaire est devenu convenu dans les milieux professionnels.
    Describes behavior or attitudes that conform to social expectations.
    He adopted more conventional manners during business dinners.
    Il a adopté des manières plus convenues lors des dîners d'affaires.
    Refers to ideas or concepts generally acknowledged.
    Beauty standards are often agreed upon by society.
    Les normes de beauté sont souvent convenues par la société.

    Etymology

    From the verb convenir, which means to agree or be in accord.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    conventional ideas
    widely accepted ideas
    des idées convenues
    a conventional speech
    a speech that follows established norms
    un discours convenu
    a conventional style
    a style that conforms to social expectations
    un style convenu

    Related Words

    to agree
    To accept, to agree on something.
    convenir
    conformity
    The tendency to conform to accepted norms or standards.
    conformisme

    Slang Meanings

    A style or behavior that is overly conformist or boring.
    His look was so conventional that he didn’t stand out.
    Son look était tellement convenu qu'il ne se démarquait pas.
    The instinct to follow popular trends without thinking for oneself.
    She just chose a conventional model, without showing any creativity.
    Elle a juste choisi un modèle convenu, sans faire preuve de créativité.