informal

• Qualifie un langage, un comportement ou une tenue qui sont détendus, familiers ou adaptés à la conversation quotidienne plutôt qu'à des occasions officielles.

Describes language, behavior, or dress that is relaxed, casual, or suitable for everyday conversation rather than formal occasions.

1. Not formal or officialB1formal

   Relaxed, casual, or unofficial in style, manner, or language.

   Informel, non officiel

   • The dress code for the party is informal.
   • They had an informal meeting over coffee.
   • His speech was too informal for a business conference.

   Synonymescasualcolloquialeasygoingfamiliarlaid-backrelaxedunceremoniousunofficial

   Antonymesceremoniousformalofficial

2. Everyday languageB1formal

   Language used in ordinary conversation rather than in formal writing or speeches.

   Langage courant

   • The word 'gonna' is an informal contraction of 'going to'.
   • Informal expressions like 'cool' are common among friends.
   • The teacher advised against using informal language in the essay.

   Synonymescasualcolloquialconversationaleverydayfamiliarrelaxedunofficialvernacular

   Antonymesbookishceremoniousformalliteraryofficial