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formality in French

formality in French is formalité — formality means a required official procedure, often just a routine step.

formality in French

formalité
noun

What does "formality" mean?

  1. noun A required official procedure, often just a routine step.
    "Signing the paperwork is just a formality at this point."
  2. noun The quality of being formal or proper in manner.
    "The ceremony was marked by great formality."
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formality in a sentence

  • Signing the paperwork is just a formality at this point.
  • There are a few legal formalities to complete before the sale is final.
  • The ceremony was marked by great formality.

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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: "Signing the paperwork is just a formality at this point." In French, "formality" is formalité.

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