observance

respect, observance

Fait de suivre une loi, une règle, un accord ou une coutume.

En anglais simple : The practice of following a law, rule, agreement, or custom.

• Observance of the rules is required.
• The agreement demands full observance by both sides.
• Her religious observance includes a weekly day of rest.

Comment l'utiliser : observance of something (Strict observance of safety rules is essential.)

Synonymes : compliance, adherence

Contraires : violation, noncompliance

Expressions courantes : strict observance, observance of rules, religious observance

célébration, commémoration

Fait de marquer un jour particulier par des cérémonies, des fêtes ou d’autres activités traditionnelles.

En anglais simple : The practice of marking a special day with ceremonies, celebrations, or other traditional activities.

• The observance begins with a prayer.
• Local families joined the annual observance of the holiday.
• Schools are closed in observance of the national day of remembrance.

Comment l'utiliser : in observance of something (The office is closed in observance of the holiday.)

Synonymes : commemoration, celebration

Expressions courantes : annual observance, holiday observance, in observance of

rite, pratique religieuse

Règle, coutume ou activité religieuse que les gens sont censés respecter ou accomplir.

En anglais simple : A rule, custom, or religious activity that people are expected to follow or carry out.

• The evening prayer is an important observance.
• They keep several traditional observances during the festival.
• Daily observances shape life in the monastery.

Synonymes : ritual, custom, practice

Expressions courantes : religious observance, traditional observance, daily observance

observation

Fait de regarder attentivement quelqu’un ou quelque chose.

En anglais simple : The act of watching someone or something carefully.

• His quiet observance made the visitors nervous.
• Careful observance of the birds revealed their feeding habits.
• She learned much through close observance of daily life.

Comment l'utiliser : observance of someone/something (Her careful observance of the visitors revealed their unease.)

Synonymes : observation, watching

Expressions courantes : close observance, careful observance, observance of something