French Conversation · Level 149
30 words
French word
conformer
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃fɔʁme/
Meaning
- verbcomply with ___
Example
Je dois me conformer aux règles de l'école.
I have to comply with the school rules.
More examples
Pour éviter des sanctions, il faut se conformer aux règles internes.
To avoid penalties, one must comply with the internal rules.
Core concept
A rule or standard acting like a template that something is shaped to match.
Common phrases
se conformer aux règles
comply with the rules
se conformer aux attentes
conform to expectations
Similar words
respecter: To comply with rules or keep promises.
suivre: To act as directed by a person or plan.
s'adapter: To change behavior or thinking to suit circumstances.
obéir: To obey an order or instruction.
Definition in French
Ajuster ou faire correspondre quelque chose à une règle, une norme ou une exigence ; au réfléchi, se conformer à signifie s'adapter ou obéir à cette règle.
Word origin
French conformer comes from Latin conformare, formed from com- meaning "together" and forma meaning "form," with the sense of making something agree.
Usage tips
- The pronominal form se conformer à takes à before the rule or standard, as in se conformer aux règles.