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formality [Brit fɔːˈmalɪti, Am fɔrˈmælədi] N

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1. formality (legal or social convention):

formality

to dispense with or skip inf the formalities

se dispenser de formalités

a mere formality , just a formality

une simple formalité

customs formalities

formalités fpl de douane

2. formality (formal nature):

formality (of occasion, manner)

formality (of dress)

caractère m habillé

formality (of room, layout, table setting)

caractère m cérémonieux

formality (of language, register, style)

caractère m soutenu

with a minimum of formality

avec un minimum de cérémonie

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mere attr convention, fiction, formality, inconvenience

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formalisme pej

formality

formality

remplir une formalité

to comply with a formality

ce n'est qu'une formalité

it's a mere formality

c'est purement formel

it's just a formality

ce ne sera qu'une simple formalité/vérification

it will be a mere formality/a simple check

Translations for formality in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

formality <-ties> [fɔ:ˈmæləti, Am -t̬i] N

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For this reason, there is still much formality between the two of them when they meet. en.wikipedia.org

Some of these vitae are formalities composed for an 18th-century synaxary, but four of them exist in original form, as well a metaphrastic version. en.wikipedia.org

They the republics must be given time for inner formalities. en.wikipedia.org

According to popular report, no time was lost with any kind of preliminary formalities. en.wikipedia.org

The resulting by-elections were often formalities, as many ministers were unopposed following their appointments. en.wikipedia.org

Such organizations may be able to operate without legal formalities, depending on jurisdiction, including informal clubs. en.wikipedia.org

The level of formality of women's kimono is determined mostly by the pattern of the fabric, and color. en.wikipedia.org

This required the lowering of administrative formalities and more recognition of professional qualifications of other states. en.wikipedia.org

In neither case were the formality requirements of 53(1) (b) met, but neither judgment considered why 53(1) (b) did not apply. en.wikipedia.org

Regardless of the formalities of mourning, power must be handed on; if the succession is uncontested, that is best done immediately. en.wikipedia.org

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