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conventions

UK
/kənˈvɛnʃənz/
US
/kənˈvɛnʃənz/

Translations

conventionnoun

conventions

pl

conventions
pl
UK
/kənˈvɛnʃən/
US
/kənˈvɛnʃən/
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.
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.
Additional translations
conventionSurtout pour des rassemblements spécialisés ou de grande ampleur.
Synonyms
conference
meeting
assembly
gathering
congress
symposium
forum
summit
event
tradition

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.
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