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us

customs, usages

noun EWS Rare

Usage Note

Us is almost always used in the fixed phrase us et coutumes, meaning 'customs and habits'. It is a formal, slightly archaic word that rarely appears alone. The phrase acknowledges both explicit rules (coutumes) and unwritten social norms (us).

Examples

"Il respecte les us et coutumes locaux."

Natural Translation

He respects local customs and habits.

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