unwritten

• Qualifie ce qui n'est pas écrit, comme une règle, une convention ou une tradition, mais qui est généralement compris ou accepté.

Describes something that is not written down, such as a rule, agreement, or tradition, but is generally understood or accepted.

1. Not recorded in writingB2formal

   Not written down or documented; existing only in oral tradition or custom.

   non écrit

   • The tribe has many unwritten laws passed down through generations.
   • An unwritten agreement was made between the two leaders.
   • These unwritten rules are understood by everyone in the community.

   Synonymescustomaryoralspokentraditionalundocumentedunrecordedverbalword-of-mouth

   Antonymesdocumentedrecordedwritten

2. Implied or understoodB2formal

   Not formally stated but generally accepted or understood.

   Non écrit, tacite

   • There is an unwritten rule that you should not interrupt the speaker.
   • The unwritten code of conduct requires honesty among members.
   • In many cultures, there are unwritten expectations about hospitality.

   Synonymesimplicittacitunderstoodunsaidunspoken

   Antonymesexplicitexpressformalstatedwritten