Traditions (en. Traditions)

[tradisjɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A set of customs and beliefs specific to a group or community.

Christmas traditions vary from one country to another.

Les traditions de Noël varient d'un pays à un autre.

Transmission of knowledge, practices, or cultural values.

Oral tradition is essential in certain cultures.

La tradition orale est essentielle dans certaines cultures.

Preservation of ancient practices in a modern context.

This dance is part of local traditions.

Cette danse fait partie des traditions locales.

From the Latin 'traditio', which means 'the act of transmitting'.

oral tradition

Transmission of stories, legends, and histories through spoken word.

tradition orale

respect traditions

Act according to established customs.

respecter les traditions

cross generations

Passed down from generation to generation.

traverser les générations

culture

A set of knowledge, beliefs, and practices of a group.

culture

custom

Habitual use or practice within a society.

coutume

heritage

What is transmitted to the next generation, often cultural.

héritage

Tradition in an informal context.

Summer vacation is our tradition; we always go to the same place.

Les vacances d'été, c'est notre tradition, on part toujours au même endroit.

Casual use of the word in everyday language.

For me, Friday night pizza is a real tradition.

Pour moi, la pizza du vendredi soir, c'est une vraie tradition.