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Record 1 2004-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
DEF

Prescribed or required by fashion, etiquette, or custom especially among sophisticated or informed persons.

CONT

... such suits became de rigueur in the sport.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
DEF

[...] imposé par la règle, les usages; [...] absolument obligatoire.

CONT

Tenue de soirée de rigueur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vocabulario general
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