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No. 9,260 in French

coutumiers

"Coutumiers" means "customary" or "habitual" in English.

In a sentence

  • Les habitants de la région sont coutumiers des festivités locales.

    The inhabitants of the region are accustomed to local festivities.

    In this sentence, 'coutumiers' is used as an adjective meaning 'accustomed to,' implying familiarity or habitual engagement with something.

  • Les pratiques coutumières varient d'une culture à l'autre.

    Customary practices vary from one culture to another.

    Here, 'coutumiers' is used as part of the expression 'pratiques coutumières,' which means 'customary practices,' relating to traditions or norms.

  • Il est coutumier de présenter ses excuses en cas de retard.

    It is customary to offer apologies in case of delay.

    'Coutumiers' in this context reflects an established norm or expectation, describing practices considered standard or typical in social behavior.

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