L'étiquette (en. The label)

/le.ti.kɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A set of rules of politeness and behavior in society.

It is important to follow the etiquette during formal dinners.

Il est important de suivre l'étiquette lors des dîners formels.

A label, usually a small piece of paper, attached to an object to indicate information.

The label on the garment indicates how to wash it.

L'étiquette sur le vêtement indique comment le laver.

From Old French 'estiquette', meaning a small piece of paper.

follow the etiquette

Respect the rules of politeness.

suivre l'étiquette

conform to etiquette

Act according to social conventions.

se conformer à l'étiquette

protocol

Set of rules and formalities to follow.

protocole

politeness

Manner of acting with respect and courtesy towards others.

politesse

Humorous designation for overly strict rules.

It's not the end of the world if you put your elbows on the table, it's just an old etiquette.

Ce n'est pas la fin du monde si tu mets les coudes sur la table, c'est juste une vieille étiquette.

Way of referring to social conventions as outdated.

I don't care about etiquette, I prefer to be myself.

Je ne me soucie pas de l'étiquette, je préfère être moi-même.