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mores in French

mores in French is coutume, mœurs — mores means the unwritten customs and moral standards that a particular group or society expects people to follow.

mores in French

coutume
noun
A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws.
mœurs
noun
A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws.

What does "mores" mean?

  1. noun The unwritten customs and moral standards that a particular group or society expects people to follow.
    "Dating apps have changed the social mores around how people meet partners."
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mores in a sentence

  • Dating apps have changed the social mores around how people meet partners.
  • What counts as polite table manners depends heavily on local mores.

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What is "mores" in French?

"mores" in French is coutume, mœurs. mores means: The unwritten customs and moral standards that a particular group or society expects people to follow.

How do you use "mores" in a sentence?

Example: "Dating apps have changed the social mores around how people meet partners." In French, "mores" is coutume, mœurs.

Are there other ways to say "mores" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "mores": coutume, mœurs.

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