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    Procédure (en. Procedure)

    /pʁo.se.dyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Organized means of acting or solving a problem.
    The visa application procedure is quite complex.
    La procédure de demande de visa est assez complexe.
    Sequence of steps to follow to accomplish a task.
    One must follow the procedure to obtain a refund.
    Il faut suivre la procédure pour obtenir un remboursement.
    Legal or administrative process.
    The judicial procedure can take several months.
    La procédure judiciaire peut prendre plusieurs mois.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'procedura', derived from 'procedere' meaning to advance or progress.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emergency procedure
    A method to be followed quickly in case of a problem.
    procédure d'urgence
    follow the procedure
    To act in accordance with established rules.
    suivre la procédure
    normal procedure
    The standard method to adopt.
    procédure normale

    Related Words

    procedural
    Concerning procedures.
    procédural
    de facto procedure
    A procedure that applies in practice.
    procédure de fait
    administrative procedure
    Established rules for administrative acts.
    procédure administrative

    Slang Meanings

    To go through formalities
    We don't need too many preliminaries, we're here to do the procedures.
    Il faut pas trop de préliminaires, on est là pour faire les procédures.
    It's a lengthy process
    Oh dear, you know it's a real procedure in this case!
    Oh là là, tu sais que c'est une vraie procédure dans ce cas!