formality

• Nom désignant une action, une procédure ou une exigence formelle, souvent conventionnelle ou traditionnelle plutôt que réellement nécessaire ; également, caractère de ce qui est empreint de formalisme ou de cérémonial.

A noun referring to a formal act, procedure, or requirement, often one that is conventional or customary rather than essential.

1. Official procedureB2formal

   A formal or official action that is required by custom or law, often without practical significance.

   formalité

   • Signing the contract was just a formality.
   • The visa application involves several formalities.
   • We completed all the necessary formalities before the trip.

   Synonymesceremonyconventionformalismobservanceprocedureprotocolrequirementritual

2. Polite behaviorB2formal

   Strict adherence to established rules, customs, or etiquette.

   Formalité

   • The meeting was conducted with great formality.
   • She observed all the formalities of the ceremony.
   • The formality of the occasion made everyone dress up.

   Synonymesceremonyconventionalitycourtesydecorumetiquettepolitenessprotocol

   Antonymescasualnesseaseinformality