Translation of "coutume" to English

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Dictionary translations for "coutume"

la coutume f noun

pl. coutumes

custom [ˈkʌstəm] (habitude)

On devrait abandonner cette coutume.

This custom should be done away with.

usage [ˈju:zɪdʒ] (tradition)

Phrases with "coutume" (8)

fois n'est pas coutume - it does no harm just this once
une fois n'est pas coutume - it does no harm just this once
avoir coutume - be in the habit
comme de coutume - as usual
coutume en déshérence - lapsed custom
la coutume le veut - it is the custom
plus tard que de coutume - later than usual
plus tôt que de coutume - earlier than usual

Contexts with "coutume"

On devrait abandonner cette coutume. This custom should be done away with.

Il a coutume de laisser sa porte ouverte. He has a habit of keeping the door open.

J'ai connaissance de cette coutume. I am acquainted with the custom.

Les jeunes épouses des vieux maris ont coutume de penser de bonne heure à choisir celui qui essuiera leurs larmes de veuves. The young wives of old husbands have the habit of thinking early on about choosing the one who will wipe their widow tears.

Cette coutume remonte au douzième siècle. This custom dates back to the 12th century.

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