Établies (en. Established)

/e.ta.bli/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been fixed or installed in a stable manner.
The rules are established for the proper functioning of society.
Les règles sont établies pour le bon fonctionnement de la société.
Refers to a status or situation that is now affirmed.
These traditions are firmly established in our culture.
Ces traditions sont solidement établies dans notre culture.

Etymology

The word 'established' derives from the verb 'to establish', which comes from the Latin 'stabilire', meaning to make stable or fixed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

long-established
Referring to something that has been fixed for a long period.
établies depuis longtemps
established rules
Standards or guidelines that have been accepted and must be followed.
règles établies
well-established practices
Methods or routines that have fully integrated into a system.
pratiques bien établies

Related Words

establish
To set up, found, or institute something.
établir
establishment
The act of establishing or the result of this action; a place where something is arranged.
établissement