No. 873 in French
tradition
The French word "tradition" means a custom, belief, or practice passed down through generations.
In a sentence
La tradition de Noël est célébrée chaque année avec joie.
The tradition of Christmas is celebrated every year with joy.
The term 'tradition' is used here to describe a cultural or societal custom that is regularly practiced and passed down through generations.
Nous avons une tradition familiale de partager des histoires chaque dimanche soir.
We have a family tradition of sharing stories every Sunday evening.
The word 'tradition' in this sentence refers to a specific habitual practice within a family context.
Dans la tradition culinaire française, beaucoup de plats utilisent du beurre.
In the French culinary tradition, many dishes use butter.
'Tradition' is utilized here to signify the characteristic practices and methods within the realm of culinary arts specific to a culture.
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