convenance

English

Etymology

From French convenance. Doublet of convenience.

Noun

convenance (countable and uncountable, plural convenances)

  1. (obsolete) conventional propriety

French

Etymology

From convenir +‎ -ance (cf. convenant); possibly corresponds to Latin convenientia.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃v.nɑ̃s/
  • Rhymes: -ɑ̃s

Noun

convenance f (plural convenances)

  1. conformity, propriety
    Synonym: bienséance
  2. convenience, expediency

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