etiquette

• Nom désignant le code de conduite généralement admis, les règles de politesse et les bonnes manières à observer dans une société, un groupe ou une situation donnée.

A noun referring to the customary code of polite behavior and manners in a society, group, or specific situation.

indénombrable

1. Social rulesB2formal

   The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.

   Étiquette (code de politesse)

   • It is considered bad etiquette to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
   • Proper business etiquette requires you to arrive on time for meetings.
   • She studied the etiquette of dining in formal settings.

   Synonymesconventioncustomdecorumpolitesseproprietyprotocol

   Antonymesdiscourtesydisrespectimpolitenessincivilityrudeness

2. Professional conductB2formal

   The set of rules or customs that control accepted behavior in particular social groups or professions.

   Étiquette professionnelle

   • Medical etiquette demands that doctors maintain patient confidentiality.
   • Legal etiquette requires lawyers to treat all parties with respect.
   • The conference had strict etiquette regarding the use of mobile phones.

   Synonymesconventioncustomdecorumformpolitesseproprietyprotocol