French word

conformisme

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃fɔʁmizm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconformity

Example

Le conformisme empêche parfois l'originalité.

Conformity sometimes prevents originality.

Illustration for conformisme (conformity)

More examples

Le conformisme social se manifeste souvent par des codes vestimentaires similaires.

Social conformism often manifests itself through similar dress codes.

Core concept

A person quietly reshaping choices, opinions, and appearance to blend into a group's accepted pattern.

Common phrases

  • conformisme social

    social conformism

Similar words

norme: A behavior or standard that society or a group considers normal.
conformité: The condition of complying with rules or prescribed standards.
convention: A customary practice or rule widely accepted within a society.
conformiste: Someone who favors behaving in the same way as others.

Definition in French

Tendance à adopter les comportements, opinions ou apparences d'un groupe pour éviter de se faire remarquer.

Word origin

Conformisme is formed from French conforme with the suffix -isme, ultimately related to Latin conformare, "to shape alike."

Usage tips

  • Conformisme is masculine, so the usual form is le conformisme, not la conformisme.

Opposites

Related words

  • conformisteconformistadjective
  • conformitéconformitynoun

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