convenance

Definitions of convenance
  1. noun
    appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
    synonyms: à-propos
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    antonyms:
    inconvenance, incorrection
    inappropriate conduct
    type of:
    bienséance, civilité, savoir-vivre
    correct or appropriate behavior
  2. noun
    propriety in manners and conduct
    synonyms: bienséance, bonne conduite
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    antonyms:
    inconvenance
    a lack of decorum
    type of:
    bienséance, civilité, savoir-vivre
    correct or appropriate behavior
  3. noun
    the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose
    synonyms: justesse
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    antonyms:
    inaptitude, inconvenance, inopportunité
    the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose
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    justesse
    the quality of being specially suitable
    justesse
    the quality of being suitable
    commodité, maniabilité
    the quality of being useful and convenient
    justesse, à-propos
    appropriateness for the occasion
    qualification
    an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
    disponibilité, maniabilité
    the quality of being at hand when needed
    type of:
    caractéristique, propriété
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  4. noun
    the quality of being specially suitable
    synonyms: justesse
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    antonyms:
    inconvenance, incorrection
    the quality of being not particularly suitable or befitting
    types:
    justesse, à-propos
    appropriateness for the occasion
    type of:
    justesse
    the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose
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