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convention

UK
/kənˈvɛnʃən/
US
/kənˈvɛnʃən/

Translations

conventionnoun
conventions
pl
UK
/kənˈvɛnʃən/
US
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conventionUsage courant pour une pratique ou un usage établi.
In many cultures, it is a convention to shake hands when meeting someone for the first time.
Dans de nombreuses cultures, c'est une convention de serrer la main lorsqu'on rencontre quelqu'un pour la première fois.
The annual convention of the American Medical Association was held in Chicago this year.
Le congrès annuel de l'American Medical Association s'est tenu à Chicago cette année.
conventionEn droit et en diplomatie.
The Geneva Convention outlines the humanitarian treatment of war victims.
La Convention de Genève définit le traitement humanitaire des victimes de guerre.
Additional translations
conventionSurtout pour des rassemblements spécialisés ou de grande ampleur.
Synonyms
conference
tradition
event
summit
forum
symposium
congress
gathering
assembly
meeting
conventionadjective
UK
/kənˈvɛn.ʃən/
US
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Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "convention center"
de congrès
The city is building a new convention hotel downtown.
La ville construit un nouvel hôtel de congrès au centre-ville.

Definitions

conventionnoun
A large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession.
The annual convention of the American Medical Association was held in Chicago this year.
A way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity.
In many cultures, it is a convention to shake hands when meeting someone for the first time.
An agreement between countries covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty.
The Geneva Convention outlines the humanitarian treatment of war victims.
conventionadjective
Relating to or intended for a convention or conventions; used before another noun.
The city is building a new convention hotel downtown.
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