Institution (en. Institution)

/ɛ̃.sti.tu.sjɔ̃/

Synonyms

Refers to an organization that operates in a rigid manner.

This school has become a real institution, with its outdated rules.

Cette école est devenue une véritable institution, avec ses règles dépassées.

Used to describe something very formal.

This restaurant has an institutional atmosphere, almost too serious.

Ce restaurant a une ambiance institutionnelle, presque trop sérieuse.