conform

se conformer, s'adapter

Se comporter ou changer pour correspondre à ce que les autres attendent ou font habituellement.

En anglais simple : To behave or change so that you match what other people expect or usually do.

• He felt pressure to conform.
• She changed her clothes to conform to local customs.
• Why should everyone conform to the same way of thinking?

Comment l'utiliser : conform to something (She refused to conform to traditional expectations.)

Synonymes : fit in, adapt

Contraires : rebel

Expressions courantes : conform to expectations, pressure to conform, refuse to conform, conform to something

se conformer, satisfaire

Respecter les règles, les normes ou les conditions imposées.

En anglais simple : To meet the rules, standards, or conditions that are required.

• The product must conform to safety rules.
• These buildings conform to current regulations.
• Does the software conform to our specifications?

Comment l'utiliser : conform to something (All equipment must conform to safety standards.); conform with something (The design conforms with current building regulations.)

Synonymes : comply, meet requirements

Expressions courantes : conform to standards, conform to regulations, conform with requirements