à-propos

Definitions of à-propos
  1. noun
    appropriateness for the occasion
    synonyms: justesse
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    type of:
    convenance, justesse
    the quality of being specially suitable
  2. noun
    appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
    synonyms: convenance
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    antonyms:
    inconvenance, incorrection
    inappropriate conduct
    type of:
    bienséance, civilité, savoir-vivre
    correct or appropriate behavior
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