coutume

Definitions of coutume
  1. noun
    a specific practice of long standing
    synonyms: habitude, moeurs
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    habitude
    an established custom
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    pratique
    knowledge of how something is usually done
  2. noun
    an established custom
    synonyms: habitude
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    type of:
    habitude, moeurs
    a specific practice of long standing
  3. noun
    the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class
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    costume, vêtement de nuit
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
  4. noun
    accepted or habitual practice
    synonyms: habitude, moeurs
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    habitude
    (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
    cérémonie, rite
    any customary observance or practice
    mariage
    the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
    hygiène, propreté
    the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
    type of:
    habitude, pratique
    a customary way of operation or behavior
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