La norme
Example: La norme de sécurité doit être respectée dans toutes les entreprises.
Definition
"La norme" refers to a standard or established rule that is widely accepted and followed within a particular context or society. It serves as a benchmark for quality, safety, or behavior, such as in the phrase: 'La norme de sécurité doit être respectée dans toutes les entreprises.'
Etymology
The term "la norme" comes from the Latin word 'norma,' meaning a carpenter's square or rule, which symbolizes a guide or standard. Over time, it evolved in French to represent any established guideline or criterion that must be adhered to.
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"La norme" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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