conventional

• Décrit ce qui est basé sur des normes généralement acceptées ou conforme à ce qui est habituellement fait ou considéré comme correct.

Describes something that is based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

1. Traditional or standardB2formal

   Following accepted customs, standards, or practices.

   Conventionnel

   • They chose a conventional wedding ceremony.
   • Conventional wisdom says to save for retirement early.
   • He prefers conventional medicine over alternative treatments.

   Synonymescustomarynormalordinaryorthodoxregularstandardtraditionalusual

   Antonymesinnovativemavericknonconformistnontraditionaloriginalradicalunconventionalunorthodox

2. Not original or creativeB2informal

   Lacking originality or individuality; ordinary.

   Conventionnel (manque d'originalité)

   • His speech was full of conventional phrases.
   • The design is too conventional for my taste.
   • She found the movie's plot very conventional.

   Synonymesbanalcommonplacederivativehackneyedmundaneordinarypedestrianroutinestereotypedstocktriteuncreativeunimaginativeunoriginal

   Antonymescreativeeccentricindividualinnovativenoveloriginalunconventionalunorthodox

3. Non-nuclear (weapons)C1formalpolitical

   Relating to weapons that are not nuclear.

   Conventionnel (armes non nucléaires)

   • The treaty limits conventional forces in the region.
   • Conventional warfare differs significantly from nuclear conflict.
   • The army relies on conventional weapons for defense.

   Synonymeskinetic

   Antonymesnuclear