French Conversation · Level 100
59 words
French word
conforme
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃fɔʁm/
Meaning
- adjectiveconsistent with
Example
Son comportement n'est pas conforme aux règles.
His behavior is not consistent with the rules.
More examples
Le produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité.
The product is compliant with safety standards.
Core concept
A piece fitting the outline set by an accepted rule or model.
Common phrases
conforme aux règles
compliant with the rules
conforme à la loi
compliant with the law
conforme aux attentes
meeting expectations
Similar words
compatible: Able to coexist without contradiction.
adapté: Prepared to suit a particular purpose or condition.
approprié: Suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
convenable: Acceptable according to social standards or expectations.
Definition in French
Qui respecte ou s'ajuste à une règle, une norme ou un modèle établi.
Word origin
French conforme comes from Latin conformis and conformare, built from con- meaning 'with' and forma meaning 'form', through Old French.
Usage tips
- The standard construction is conforme à, with forms such as conforme aux règles and conforme au modèle.
Other meanings
- compliantadjective
- conformingadjective
Opposites
- incompatiblenot compatibleadjective
Related words
- conformitécompliancenoun
- conformémentaccordinglyadverb
- conformerbring into complianceverb