formal

• Qui suit des règles établies, des conventions ou l'étiquette ; souvent utilisé pour des occasions officielles ou sérieuses, ou pour désigner un style sobre et conventionnel.

Describes something that follows established rules, conventions, or etiquette; often used for official or serious occasions.

1. Official or ceremonialA2formal

   Following established rules, conventions, or etiquette, often in official or serious contexts.

   formel / officiel

   • The wedding was a formal event with a strict dress code.
   • She received a formal invitation to the gala.
   • The meeting requires formal attire.

   Synonymesceremonialconventionalofficialproperprotocolritualsolemn

   Antonymescasualinformalunofficial

2. Academic or professionalB1formal

   Relating to official or professional language, writing, or behavior.

   Soutenu / officiel

   • The report was written in a formal style.
   • He used formal language in his job application.
   • Formal education is important for career development.

   Synonymesacademicceremonialconventionalofficialprofessionalproperscholarly

   Antonymescasualcolloquialinformal

3. Structured or organizedB2formal

   Having a clear, organized, and systematic structure.

   structuré ou organisé

   • The company has a formal hierarchy of management.
   • They established a formal agreement between the two parties.
   • The research followed a formal methodology.

   Synonymesmethodicalorderlyorganizedstructuredsystematic

   Antonymescasualdisorganizedinformalunstructured

• Nom désignant un événement, une occasion ou une réunion sociale qui suit des conventions, des règles ou un protocole établis, exigeant souvent une tenue ou un comportement particulier.

A noun referring to an event, occasion, or social gathering that follows established conventions, rules, or etiquette, often requiring specific attire or behavior.

1. Formal eventB2formal

   A social event that requires formal attire, such as a ball, gala, or dinner.

   Soirée de gala

   • She wore a long gown to the formal.
   • The company is hosting a formal for its employees.
   • He rented a tuxedo for the formal.

   Synonymesballdancegalapromreception

   Antonymescasual