formality in French
formality in French is formalité — formality means a required official procedure, often just a routine step.
formality in French
formalité
What does "formality" mean?
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noun A required official procedure, often just a routine step.
"Showing your ticket at the gate is a simple formality before you board."
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noun The quality of being formal or proper in manner.
"He addressed the judge with great formality, bowing slightly before he spoke."
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formality in a sentence
- Showing your ticket at the gate is a simple formality before you board.
- Signing the paperwork is just a formality at this point.
- He addressed the judge with great formality, bowing slightly before he spoke.
- The formality of the dinner made the young guests nervous about using the wrong fork.
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What is "formality" in French?
"formality" in French is formalité. formality means: A required official procedure, often just a routine step.
How do you use "formality" in a sentence?
Example: "Showing your ticket at the gate is a simple formality before you board." In French, "formality" is formalité.
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