Formal - translation, pronunciation and examples
formal
official style
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На приёме в посольстве для гостей установлен формальный дресс-код.
Во многих музеях просят соблюдать формальный тон на официальных церемониях.
formal usage examples
На приёме в посольстве для гостей установлен формальный дресс-код.
At the embassy reception there is a formal dress code for guests.
Во многих музеях просят соблюдать формальный тон на официальных церемониях.
Many museums request a formal tone during official ceremonies.
Similar words
standard word for something following rules, ceremony, official style or serious tone
relates to authorities, formal documents or sanctioned actions by organizations or government
emphasizes courtesy, manners and considerate language or behaviour
connected with rites, formal ceremonies or ritualised, often symbolic actions
following accepted customs or standards; not experimental or unusual
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formal synonyms
What's the difference between formal / official / polite / ceremonial / conventional / proper
standard word for something following rules, ceremony, official style or serious tone
The meeting required a formal tone and clear minutes.
На собрании требовался формальный тон и протоколы.
relates to authorities, formal documents or sanctioned actions by organizations or government
The official statement was released by the ministry.
Официальное заявление было опубликовано министерством.
Please be polite when you answer the phone at work.
Пожалуйста, будьте вежливы, когда отвечаете на звонок на работе.
connected with rites, formal ceremonies or ritualised, often symbolic actions
The mayor gave a ceremonial speech at the opening.
Мэр выступил с церемониальной речью на открытии.
They chose a conventional approach to the ceremony.
Они выбрали традиционный подход к церемонии.
You should wear proper clothes to the banquet.
Тебе следует надеть надлежащую одежду на банкет.
practical, efficient and professional in manner, especially in work contexts
Her businesslike manner helped the negotiations proceed quickly.
Её деловой стиль помог переговорам продвигаться быстро.
He has a conservative dress sense and rarely experiments with fashion.
У него консервативное чувство стиля, он редко экспериментирует с модой.
His stiff manners made guests feel uncomfortable.
Его чопорные манеры смущали гостей.
unnaturally formal or artificially inflated, often awkward in style
The dialogue in the speech sounded stilted and unnatural.
Речь звучала напыщенно и неестественно.
She was reserved at first but became friendlier over time.
Сначала она была сдержанной, но со временем стала дружелюбнее.
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How to pronounce formal and what this word means
formal translation: формальный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce formal
/ˈfɔːməl/
formal translation
формальный
formal examples
At the embassy reception there is a formal dress code for guests.
formal transcription
/ˈfɔːməl/, /ˈfɔrməl/
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formal meaning: what does it mean?
official style
formal pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
formal is pronounced as /ˈfɔːməl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
formal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
At the embassy reception there is a formal dress code for guests. Translation: На приёме в посольстве для гостей установлен формальный дресс-код.
Is formal part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
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Is formal part of In the Office vocabulary?
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