informal

UK
/ɪnˈfɔːməl/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrməl/

Translations

informaladjective
more informal
Comp.
most informal
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈfɔːməl/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrməl/
The meeting was quite informal, with everyone sitting in a circle and chatting freely.
La réunion était assez informelle, avec tout le monde assis en cercle et discutant librement.
Additional translations
décontractéStyle, allure, ambiance.
familierSe dit surtout de la langue et du vocabulaire.
informalnoun
informals
pl
UK
/ɪnˈfɔː.məl/
US
/ɪnˈfɔr.məl/
Countable; denotes a casual social dance or gathering (chiefly North American)
balSurtout dans le contexte scolaire.
The senior class held an informal in the school gym on Friday night.
La classe de terminale a organisé un bal dans le gymnase de l’école vendredi soir.
Synonyms
casual meeting
informal gathering
informal meeting

Definitions

informaladjective
Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature.
The meeting was quite informal, with everyone sitting in a circle and chatting freely.
Not following strict rules or conventions; casual.
She wore an informal dress to the party, which was perfect for the laid-back atmosphere.
Relating to language that is characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary, casual conversation rather than official or formal contexts.
The professor asked the students to avoid informal vocabulary in their research papers.
informalnoun
A casual social dance or gathering at which formal dress is not required.
The senior class held an informal in the school gym on Friday night.