norm

norme, habitude

Ce qui est habituel ou attendu dans un lieu ou une situation donnés.

En anglais simple : What is usual or expected in a particular place or situation.

• Working late is the norm here.
• Online meetings have become the norm in our office.
• Her score was well above the norm.

Synonymes : standard, usual practice

Expressions courantes : the norm, become the norm, above the norm, be the norm

norme, convention

Règle de comportement qu’un groupe ou une société attend que les gens respectent.

En anglais simple : A rule about behavior that a group or society expects people to follow.

• Sharing food is a social norm here.
• The novel challenges traditional norms about marriage.
• Children learn the norms of their community.

Synonymes : rule, convention

Expressions courantes : a social norm, a cultural norm, challenge a norm