convention

• Nom désignant une réunion officielle ou un congrès de personnes partageant des intérêts, une profession ou un but, souvent tenu périodiquement ; peut aussi désigner une pratique ou une règle établie par l'usage.

A noun referring to a formal meeting, assembly, or gathering of people with a shared interest, profession, or purpose, often held regularly.

1. Large meeting or conferenceB1formal

   A large formal meeting of people with a shared interest, often for discussion or decision-making.

   Congrès, grande réunion formelle

   • The annual medical convention will be held in Chicago.
   • Thousands of fans attended the comic book convention.
   • She presented her research at a scientific convention.

   Synonymesassemblyconclaveconferencecongressconvocationforumgatheringmeetingsummitsymposium

2. Custom or traditionB2formal

   A generally accepted way of behaving or doing something in a society or group.

   Convention sociale

   • It is a social convention to shake hands when you meet someone.
   • The artist broke with convention by using unusual materials.
   • According to convention, the bride wears white at the wedding.

   Synonymescustomnormpracticetraditionusage

3. Agreement or treatyB2formal

   An official agreement between countries or parties.

   Convention (accord international)

   • The Geneva Convention outlines the rules of war.
   • Several nations signed the climate convention.
   • The trade convention was ratified by both governments.

   Synonymesaccordagreementcompactconcordatcovenantpactprotocoltreaty