A1 noun Neutre #1,720 le plus courant

custom

/ˈkʌs.təm/

A custom is a traditional way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time. In a family context, it refers to a practice or activity that members regularly do together, often passed down through generations.

Exemples

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1

It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

2

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

3

My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

Famille de mots

Nom
custom
Verb
customize
Adverbe
customarily
Adjectif
customary
Apparenté
customer
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Astuce mémo

Custom starts with 'C' like 'Culture'. It's what people in a Culture do.

Quiz rapide

It is a family ____ to open one gift on the night before Christmas.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : custom

Exemples

1

It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

everyday

It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

2

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

formal

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

3

My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

informal

My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

4

The sociological study examines how various customs maintain community bonds.

academic

The sociological study examines how various customs maintain community bonds.

5

When working abroad, it is vital to respect the business customs of the host country.

business

When working abroad, it is vital to respect the business customs of the host country.

Famille de mots

Nom
custom
Verb
customize
Adverbe
customarily
Adjectif
customary
Apparenté
customer

Collocations courantes

local custom a tradition in a specific area
family custom a tradition within a family
follow a custom to do what the tradition says
ancient custom a very old tradition
social custom a tradition in society

Phrases Courantes

as is the custom

following the usual tradition

old custom

a long-standing tradition

customary practice

something normally done

Souvent confondu avec

custom vs costume

A 'custom' is a tradition or behavior, while a 'costume' is a set of clothes worn for a party or play.

custom vs habit

A 'habit' is usually a personal routine, whereas a 'custom' is shared by a group or culture.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'custom' when describing something that a group of people (like a family or a nation) does together as part of their identity. It is more formal than 'habit'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word as 'costume' or use it to mean 'habit'. Remember that customs are usually social, not just individual.

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Astuce mémo

Custom starts with 'C' like 'Culture'. It's what people in a Culture do.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French word 'costume', meaning habit, practice, or usage.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one custom, two customs Often used with the definite article: 'the custom of...' Commonly followed by 'to' + verb: 'the custom to celebrate...'
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Contexte culturel

Family customs vary significantly across the globe, from specific holiday meals to unique ways of greeting elders.

Quiz rapide

It is a family ____ to open one gift on the night before Christmas.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : custom

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