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    L'ordinaire (en. The ordinary)

    /l‿oʁ.dinaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of things that are common or normative.
    This event is part of the ordinaries of our daily life.
    Cet événement fait partie de l'ordinaire de notre quotidien.
    The routine or what is habitual in a given situation.
    It is ordinary to go to work every morning.
    Il est de l'ordinaire d'aller au travail chaque matin.
    A person or thing that is commonplace, lacking originality.
    It is a very ordinary piece of art.
    Il s'agit d'une œuvre d'art très ordinaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ordinarius', meaning 'ordinary, usual'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in daily life
    Used to describe something that happens every day.
    au quotidien
    in the ordinary
    Refers to what is normal or usual.
    dans l'ordinaire
    the ordinaries of life
    The routines and daily activities.
    l'ordinaire de la vie

    Related Words

    ordinary
    Which is common or usual.
    ordinaire
    trivial
    Without seriousness, insignificant.
    anodin
    banality
    Characteristic of what is banal.
    banalité

    Slang Meanings

    To designate something banal or uninteresting.
    This movie is ordinary.
    Ce film, c'est de l'ordinaire.
    A term used to express that something is normal.
    It's just an ordinary meal.
    C'est juste un repas ordinaire.