standard

• Décrit quelque chose de normal, d'habituel ou d'accepté comme modèle ou critère.

Describes something that is normal, usual, or accepted as a model or criterion.

1. Normal or usualA2formal

   Conforming to the established norm or typical level.

   Standard (normal, habituel)

   • This is the standard procedure for handling complaints.
   • The standard size for a sheet of paper is A4.
   • We offer a standard warranty on all our products.

   Synonymesaveragecommonconventionalcustomaryhabitualnormalordinaryregulartypicalusual

   Antonymesabnormalexceptionalextraordinaryirregularnonstandardunconventionalunusual

2. B1formal

   Widely accepted as correct, proper, or authoritative.

   standard (accepté comme correct)

   • She speaks standard English with a neutral accent.
   • The textbook follows the standard curriculum.
   • Standard spelling is important in formal writing.

   Synonymesacceptedauthoritativecanonicalconventionalestablishednormativeorthodoxproperrecognizedusual

   Antonymesanomalousirregularnonstandardunconventionalunorthodox

3. Average or unexceptionalB1informal

   Not special or unusual; ordinary.

   ordinaire, courant

   • The hotel room was standard, nothing fancy.
   • His performance was standard for someone of his experience.
   • We ordered the standard package without any extras.

   Synonymesaveragecommonconventionalnormalordinaryroutinerun-of-the-milltypicalunremarkableusual

   Antonymesexceptionalextraordinaryoutstandingremarkablespecialunusual

• Nom désignant un niveau de qualité, de réussite ou d'exigence considéré comme acceptable, normal ou exemplaire, servant de référence ou de modèle.

A noun referring to a level of quality, achievement, or requirement that is considered acceptable, normal, or exemplary.

1. B1formal

   A level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable or desirable.

   Niveau de qualité

   • The company maintains high standards of customer service.
   • This product does not meet our quality standards.
   • She set a new standard for excellence in her field.

   Synonymesbenchmarkcriteriongaugeguidelinemeasurenormyardstick

2. Criterion or benchmarkB1formal

   A principle or criterion used to judge or measure something.

   Critère ou étalon

   • The test results are compared against a national standard.
   • Safety standards must be followed in all factories.
   • The school has strict academic standards.

   Synonymesbarometerbenchmarkcriteriongaugemeasurenormtouchstoneyardstick

3. Flag or emblemB2formal

   A military or ceremonial flag, especially one carried by a unit or organization.

   Étendard ou bannière militaire

   • The soldiers marched behind the regimental standard.
   • The king's standard was raised above the castle.
   • Each legion carried its own standard into battle.

   Synonymesbannerensignjackoriflammepennantpennon