customary

• Conforme à la tradition ou à la pratique habituelle ; généralement accepté ou observé.

Describes something that is based on tradition or usual practice; commonly done or observed.

1. Usual or traditionalB2formal

   According to the customs or usual practices of a particular society, place, or group.

   conforme à la coutume

   • It is customary to shake hands when meeting someone in this country.
   • She wore the customary dress for the ceremony.
   • As is customary, the meeting began with a moment of silence.

   Synonymesaccustomedconventionalestablishedexpectedhabitualprevailingroutinestandardtraditionalusual

   Antonymesabnormalunaccustomedunconventionalunusual

2. Habitual or typicalB2formal

   Based on habit or established routine.

   habituel

   • He took his customary seat at the back of the room.
   • Her customary response to criticism is to remain silent.
   • The team followed their customary warm-up routine before the game.

   Synonymesaccustomedcommonconventionalestablishedhabitualnormalregularroutinetraditionalusual

   Antonymesirregularoccasionalrareuncommonunusual